Which of the following towns served as a major departure point for migrants traveling west on the overland trails?
a) independence, missouri
b) cedar rapids, lowa
c) ames lowa
e) kansas city missouri

Option: A) Independence,Missouri

Explanation:

Independence, Missouri founded in 1827 and located in the area where the Missouri River flows into the Mississippi. The rivers in the area turned the place for an essential for trading posts. During the 1840s Independence became a favorite spot for the pioneers who stocked their wagons before going out to Oregon or California. The trail which began from Independence and ended in Oregon city came to be known as The Oregon Trail.

the group i'm selecting: greeks.

a first group of greek immigrants came to the us in the 1850s. the second group came to america starting in the 1890s due to economic opportunities they didn't have back in their home caused by the hardships of ottoman rule. greek immigration was 90% male, many of them expected to work and return to greece after earning enough capital, but ultimately had to remain in the us after the greek genocide.

basic principles: federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, judicial review, representative democracy, limited government, rule of law, individual rights and responsibilities, consent of the governed, majority rule, popular sovereignty, equal protection.