The trapper who led a series of forays deep into Mexican territory that ended in disastrous battles with the Mojaves was

A. William Ashley.
B. Jedediah Smith.
C. Rufus King.
D. William Crawford.
E. John Jacob Astor.


Answer: B

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A) invaded and swiftly conquered France. B) consolidated its gains before a fall campaign in France. C) attacked France but was repulsed at Dunkirk. D) invaded France, thus initiating a renewal of trench warfare. E) attacked the Soviet Union.

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