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The trail followed by Mormon pioneers mostly paralleled the Oregon Trail, at times merged with it, and at a few points diverged completely from it. The reason for following the general course of the Oregon trail was primarily because it had been mapped out by traders and trappers several years prior to their own exodus from Nauvoo, Ill. However, because of the adversarial relationship between the Mormons and many immigrants from both Illinois and Missouri (where an "extermination order" was still in effect at that time), the Mormon immigrants opted to follow a course that also followed the Platte river, but on the opposite side from most Oregon-bound parties.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoMostly because the Mormons weren't going to Oregon. They followed the same path as the Oregon Trail for awhile, but eventually they had to turn off and go on the trail to Utah.
Check out the 'Related Links' below to see a map of the Oregon, Mormon, California, and Santa Fe trails.
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Why did people migrate on the Oregon trail?
To take more Native American land
What are the three trails west?
Oregon trail, mormon Trail, Old spanish trail, and for more it is Santa fe trail, California trail i hope you take at least three of them this is your choice like you can choose Oregon trail, Santa fe trail, California trail your choice!
How long does it take to get through the Oregon Trail?
Well i am not sure, but is this is for a state report i will look into it. >>>>>> try ask.com!
How long will it take to finish the Oregon Trail?
About 6 months. However, if you faced anything that would delay your travel it might have taken a bit longer.
What trail did the 49ers take?
The Mormon trail and the organ trail
What trail did people take to get to the willamette valley?
Oregon trail
How many days did it take to cross the river on the Oregon trail?
It took 22 days to cross the river on the Oregon trail.
What were the three main trails that led to west?
Oregon trail, mormon Trail, Old spanish trail, and for more it is Santa fe trail, California trail i hope you take at least three of them this is your choice like you can choose Oregon trail, Santa fe trail, California trail your choice!
How much time did the Oregon trail take?
It took about 6 months to travel the Oregon trail. It was the same for the trail to California as well.
What are some reasons why a family might take the Oregon Trail?
Some of the main reasons people left for Oregon on the Oregon Trail was for free land and a start of a better life.
What two trails did americans take to move west?
Oregon Trail & Santa Fe Trail
What route did most pioneers take to get to Washington?
the oregon trail
What is one reason a family might take the Oregon trail?
One reason a family might take the Oregon Trail might be to seek and find unclaimed to expand their land.Hope I helped!! :) (edited)
How long does it take to get to fort kearney on the Oregon trail?
about 1 month
How were Oregon and Santa Fe trail different?
The Santa Fe trail was was for people who wanted to trade at Santa Fe. They would take there stuff to Santa Fe to be sold. The oregon trail was for people who were moving west.
How long did it take to travel on the Oregon trail?
It took between 4-16 monthes for people to get to Oregon from Independence.
Why did people migrate on the Oregon trail?
To take more Native American land
