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why did americans want control of the Oregon country
There were many reasons that the U.S. wanted to obtain the Oregon territory for their own land. The major reason was due to the rich trade opportunities that existed within the Oregon territory.
Narcissa Whitman describes to her family about the rich soil in Oregon. That commentary was published and pioneers saw it.
The Oregon territory was bought by the United States so the nation could grow and have new land.
the pioneers came to Michigan because land was cheep
Free Land
They built a house, unloaded the wagon, and stored food for winter.
great plains
Thomas Jefferson sent them to explore the land west of the Missippi. They eventually ended up in Oregon. If you want to know more, iit is also a book.
for a better life, which included making more money, bigger land given to you by the government, and a new start in life.
because they were able to find alot of land so they can build homes farms and many other things.
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