Which of the following best describes a common way that settlers traveled along the western frontier?(1 point)

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Most African Americans were given their freedom so they could help clear the trails for other settlers.
Most African Americans were given their freedom so they could help clear the trails for other settlers.

Some settlers loaded their animals and wagons on flatboats to float down rivers.
Some settlers loaded their animals and wagons on flatboats to float down rivers.

Settlers from New England traveled south to take over plantations in Georgia and Alabama.
Settlers from New England traveled south to take over plantations in Georgia and Alabama.

Many settlers traveled along with Daniel Boone across Lake Ontario to the Gateway to the West.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes a common way that settlers traveled along the western frontier is:

Some settlers loaded their animals and wagons on flatboats to float down rivers.

This method of transportation was commonly used as rivers were significant routes for moving goods and people during the westward expansion.