In the mid-1800s, travelers faced the greatest risk of attack by Native American groups on the

The Santa Fe Trail crossed areas of the Great Plains where travelers faced raids and attacks from groups defending their territory, especially as traffic increased in the mid-1800s. The California, Mormon, and Oregon trails also crossed Native lands, but the Santa Fe Trail was especially known for this danger. The correct choice is the Santa Fe Trail.

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