The two major trails that began in Independence, Missouri, are the Oregon Trail and the Santa Fe Trail. The Oregon Trail was primarily used by settlers moving westward to Oregon for farming and land opportunities, while the Santa Fe Trail was a commercial route used for trade between Missouri and Santa Fe, New Mexico. Both trails played significant roles in the westward expansion of the United States during the 19th century.
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