Content Standard 2.1
Summarize and analyze the role of river transportation on early trade and mercantile settlements including Chouteau’s Trading Post at Three Forks.
Summarize and analyze the role of river transportation on early trade and mercantile settlements including Chouteau’s Trading Post at Three Forks.
River transportation played an important role in the history of the area called Oklahoma.
There are several major rivers that run through the area now called Oklahoma that have been used for transportation and trade.
Many mercantile settlements arose along the rivers used for trade.
Chouteau’s Trading Post at Three Forks was one of more important mercantile settlements.
Important rivers run through Oklahoma.
Rivers were used for transportation of goods and people.
Mercantile settlements arose along the rivers.
Chouteau’s Trading Post at Three Forks was an important mercantile settlement.