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The newly completed trans-continental railroad. The Oregon Trail ran from the Missouri River to the Oregon Territory and was used extensively by pioneers from 1841 to 1869. Midway in the trail, other trails split off to go to California.

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Q: After the US Civil War what took the place of the Oregon Trail?
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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 was the route they took on Oregon trail?

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Where did the trail that settlers took to reach this city leave the Oregon Trail?

The trail that settlers took to reach Portland, Oregon, from the Oregon Trail was the Barlow Road. It branched off from the main Oregon Trail near The Dalles and provided a more direct route to the Willamette Valley, including the future site of Portland.


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.


Who took care of the cooking on the Oregon trail?

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Who invented the Oregon Trail?

No one "invented" it. It was a route settlers took to go to Oregon.


What were some of the provisions people took on the Oregon trail and what were some of the provisions people took on the Oregon trail?

back then that was one of the only ways of getting there and supplies that they had to live off of


About how much money did it cost for the trip to Oregon including everything in the Oregon Trail?

It took about $600.00 in their time... So you had to be VERY rich to go on the Oregon Trail.


How old was America when the Oregon trail took place?

The Oregon trail got its start in 1823, so America would have been 47 years as a country from Europe from the Revolution. However, the 'generation of the Oregon Trail' is accepted between 1841-1866, which places America at 65-90 years free. Hope this helps.


What was the average time it took to walk the Oregon Trail?

About six months.


What does the the Oregon territory look like?

The Oregon Trail totaled 2,000 miles and took six to seven months to travel its complete length. Oregon Trail can be explored by land or even by the sea.


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.