The small trading posts that opened up throughout the West in the mid-nineteenth century
A) inspired the settlement of communities nearby.
B) undermined western expansion and entrepreneurial spirit.
C) generated conflict between pioneers and local Indians.
D) led to an overuse of material resources in particular regions.

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The small trading posts often became centers of commerce and social interaction, encouraging settlers to establish communities nearby for trade and support.

The Small Trading Posts That Opened Up Throughout the West