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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:historical_figure
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gptkbp:activities
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trading
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:Santa_Fe_Trail
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gptkbp:birth_date
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1787-11-06
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gptkbp:burial_place
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gptkb:Mount_Olivet_Cemetery
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gptkbp:children
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gptkb:William_Becknell_Jr.
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gptkbp:contemporary
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gptkb:John_C._Frémont
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gptkbp:contribution
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trade routes expansion
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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influenced American frontier culture
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gptkbp:death_date
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1865-09-30
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gptkbp:descendant
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Becknell family
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gptkbp:economic_impact
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between the U. S. and Mexico
boosted commerce in the region
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gptkbp:first_journey
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1821
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gptkbp:historical_achievement
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recognized as a pioneer
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gptkbp:historical_context
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post-Louisiana Purchase era
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gptkbp:historical_documentation
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journals of his travels
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gptkbp:historical_impact
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opened trade routes to the Southwest
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gptkbp:historical_legacy
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pioneering spirit of exploration
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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key figure in westward expansion
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William Becknell Sr.
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gptkbp:influenced
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American commerce
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:Lewis_and_Clark_Expedition
American expansionism
American Indian trade practices
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gptkbp:inspired
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future traders
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gptkbp:is_explored_in
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early 19th century
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gptkbp:is_visited_by
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gptkb:Santa_Fe,_New_Mexico
plains and mountains
trading partners
a group of traders
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gptkbp:known_for
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opening the Santa Fe Trail
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gptkbp:legacy
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Becknell's influence on westward expansion
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gptkbp:nationality
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gptkb:American
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gptkbp:nickname
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Father of the Santa Fe Trail
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gptkbp:notable_achievement
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establishing trade with Mexico
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gptkbp:notable_contributor
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established trade routes
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gptkbp:notable_traits
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frontier explorer
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gptkbp:occupation
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:residence
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gptkb:Missouri
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gptkbp:route
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gptkb:Santa_Fe_Trail
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gptkbp:route_established
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gptkb:Santa_Fe_Trail
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gptkbp:significant_event
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first successful commercial wagon train to Santa Fe
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gptkbp:spouse
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gptkb:Mary_Becknell
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gptkbp:strategic_importance
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facilitated trade
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gptkbp:trade_goods
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gptkb:merchandise
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gptkbp:transportation
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various products
wagon trains
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gptkbp:travel_method
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covered wagon
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:William_Becknell_Jr.
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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