The Chisholm Trail was named after Jesse Chisholm (option b). Jesse Chisholm was a mixed-blood Cherokee trader known for his role in establishing trading routes in the American Southwest. The Chisholm Trail, however, was not named by him but was named after him due to his contributions to the trail's development. The trail was used for cattle drives in the late 19th century, connecting Texas ranches to railheads in Kansas.
This trail played a significant role in the cattle industry, allowing ranchers to transport their cattle to markets in the North and providing a vital link between the livestock industry of Texas and the growing markets in the Midwest. The Chisholm Trail became synonymous with the era of the cowboy and the Wild West.
In summary, the correct answer is b. Jesse Chisholm.
