Question

The term "jumping-off places" refers to which of the following?

A) safe houses located along the routes taken by escaped slaves

B) escape routes for political prisoners

C) forts where travelers could purchase supplies

D) river exit regions for wagons to enter the overland portion of the trail

Answer 1

Answer:

C

Explanation:

These jumping-off spots, as they were called, were places to supply the bands of travelers with the items necessary to get the party to its destination: a wagon, draft animals, clothing, food, and camping supplies.

Answer 2

The answer is c because is the best answer I guess