They were facing financial hardships and needed the land and gold it potentially offered. Mr. Terry's test is on tuesday!
It was used by many settlers as they moved west.
settlers went to Oregon country for land to farm and to trade fur.
oregon trail and california trail
by covered wagon
American settlers outnumbered British settlers in Oregon Country primarily due to the influx of settlers along the Oregon Trail in the 1840s and 1850s, driven by the promise of fertile land and the concept of Manifest Destiny. The U.S. government's promotion of westward expansion, along with economic opportunities and the allure of a fresh start, attracted many Americans. In contrast, British settlement was more limited, focusing on fur trading and maintaining strategic interests rather than mass migration. As a result, the American population in Oregon grew significantly, leading to their eventual dominance in the region.
In the 1830s and 1840s, American settlers moved westward, significantly to territories such as Texas, Oregon, and California. This migration was driven by the belief in Manifest Destiny, the idea that the United States was destined to expand across the continent. The Oregon Trail and the California Gold Rush played crucial roles in facilitating this movement, attracting thousands seeking land and economic opportunities. As a result, this westward expansion led to significant impacts on Native American populations and the geopolitical landscape of North America.
Missionaries
Missionaries
Many Settlers moving to Oregon country and other western areas followed the 2,000 mile long Oregon Trail, which stretched from places such as Independence, Missouri, or Council Bluffs, Iowa, west into Oregon Country
The Oregon Trail and the Northwest Passage.
The Westward Expansion. Many people moved to California and Oregon for 2 reasons: 1. Gold Rush 2. Oregon Trail
groups of settlers who were following the manifest destiny.