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The Oregon trail was a 2,200 mile trail stretched from Missouri River to the valley's of Oregon. Settlers traveled this trail to find new opportunities such as fur trades, gold mines and farming.

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people moved because they wanted to search for gold. they also wanted religous freedom and a better life.

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