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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.
Which railroad line crossed farthest south on the western trail?
Denver and Rio Grande Western RailRoad is the railroad line that crossed farthest south on the Western trail.
What mountain range did the Oregon trail cross?
The Oregon Trail crossed the Cascade mountains.
Which trail left the Missouri tier near independence Missouri and crossed the prairies to the arkansa's river?
Santa Fe Trail
What did William becknell's trading route come to be known as?
becknells route came to be known as the santa fe trail. the trail started near independence, Missouri, and crossed the prairies to the Arkansas river.
How did the pianeers faced the orgon trail?
It took the pioneers 3-6 months, to take each and everyone in that family to make it through the Oregon trail. Each day they had to make sure everyone was okay. The Sager family was one of the families that faced the Oregon trail. They once had no idea of how much famine (lack of food or water) they had and ate from the flour they brought.
What were the names of the rivers on the Oregon trail that the pioneers crossed and what did they look like?
Most likely the Willimette river.
How many pioneers used the Oregon Trail?
Well, I did the Oregon Trail For my shcool project so I know many things about it. The answer is more than 1000 people at one time went!!! Its a lot right? I thought that the Oregon Trail was a very interesting topic. Want some fun?! THen type in: The Oregon Trail game. Its sooo fun!
How did people get around or cross the Columbia river during the Oregon trail time?
They crossed at low spots, took a barge down where they paid a man to cross, or tried to cross and got flooded out.
Why did people choose to follow the Mormon trail?
The Mormon pioneers traveled on the Mormon Trail to reach Utah, where they found the freedom to practice their religion in relative peace. Others used the Mormon trail as a route to various places in the west, many would continue on to California, Nevada, or Oregon.
Which states did the Trail of Tears cross?
The trail of tears crossed Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma
What happened in the 1840s?
The Westward Expansion. Many people moved to California and Oregon for 2 reasons: 1. Gold Rush 2. Oregon Trail
