james fenimore cooper
Davy Crockett was not directly involved with the Oregon Trail, as his most notable activities occurred in the 1830s, particularly in Tennessee and Texas. The Oregon Trail was primarily used by settlers moving westward in the 1840s and 1850s. However, Crockett's legendary status as a frontiersman and his role in westward expansion contributed to the spirit that characterized the migration along the Oregon Trail.
Moving Westward.
many ppl were moving westward
convert to catholocism.
something big
Appalachian Mountains
Townsend acts
receive government permission
Gold and riches in California
it will move westward because the Earth rotates east
They began moving to the Frontier and when that area started becoming to populated for a frontiersman's liking he would move farther west to the new frontier.
If you are changing longitudes while moving eastward, you are moving in an easterly direction. If you are changing longitudes while moving westward, you are moving in a westerly direction.