Question

Why did Jim Bridger build a fort along the Oregon Trail?

Gave travelers a safe spot to hide from bears
Offered protection to explorers against the British
Rest stop and good spot for trading post
Shelter for Native Americans during snowstorms

Answer 1

its c

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Answer 2

Rest stop and a good trading post

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In 1840, emigrant traffic through the west became heavy enough to support a trading post. I hope this helped!