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Because the Mormons used the Oregon trail as far as it went in the direction they wanted to go. The Oregon trail was a well-established trail that had plenty of good drinking water all along the way. From Nebraska to Wyoming, the Oregon trail was the best route. The Mormon trail turns south in Wyoming and enters Utah, while the Oregon trail continues on to Oregon.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoBeacuse in many places, due to the geography of the area, there was only one way to go, so all trails followed the same route. Also it was the only established route with trading posts and supplies available.
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Which two trails used the south pass?
the Oregon and The Mormon Trails.
What were the Wagon Trails?
The trails were the Oregon Trail, Santa Fe Trail, Old Spanish Trail, the California Trail, and Mormon Trail.
What are the three pioneer trails that crossed wyoming?
Travelers took many trails across the Old West to reach the Pacific Ocean. When crossing Wyoming, they had the choice of the Oregon, Bridger, or Mormon Trails.
What are the famous pioneer trails in the 1800s?
The Oregon Trail. Santa Fe Trail, Mormon Pioneer Trail, California Trail
What are some trails heading west besides the Oregon trail?
The California Trail, Gila Trail, Mormon Trail and The Old Spanish Trail....
Which two trails used the south pass?
the Oregon and The Mormon Trails.
Did people on the Oregon Trail and the Mormon Trail interact with each other?
Yes. The trails overlapped in many places and both groups would have found it beneficial at times to trade provisions and supplies.
How were the Oregon Mormon and California trails all similar?
The answer is becahse oregon and mormon including california were spots to find gold
What were the Wagon Trails?
The trails were the Oregon Trail, Santa Fe Trail, Old Spanish Trail, the California Trail, and Mormon Trail.
Which three trails crossed the rocky mountains at south pass?
The three trails that crossed the Rocky Mountains at South Pass were called the Mormon, Oregon, and the California trails.
Where did the Mormons leave the Oregon trail?
The Mormon and Oregon trails split at what is called the Hastings Cutoff which began at Fort Bridger in southwestern Wyoming.
What was a big obstacle on both the Oregon and Mormon trails?
Hunger. Weather. Wild animals. Native Americans.
Names of three famous wagon trails?
Oregon Trail, Santa Fe Trail, and Mormon Trail
What are the three pioneer trails that crossed wyoming?
Travelers took many trails across the Old West to reach the Pacific Ocean. When crossing Wyoming, they had the choice of the Oregon, Bridger, or Mormon Trails.
What are the famous pioneer trails in the 1800s?
The Oregon Trail. Santa Fe Trail, Mormon Pioneer Trail, California Trail
What is the OregonChisholm and Mormon?
The Oregon, Chisholm, and Mormon Trails were all popular overland travel routes across the western United States in the mid 1800's.
What describes what life was like for pioneers traveling west along the Oregon and Mormon trails?
short but dangerous journey to freedom
