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The wagon trains followed many trails, so they moved in order down the trail with a person leading them. So many went down these trails that today you can still find the wagon wheel ruts in the dirt in parts of the United States. The trails became like our freeways today. One wagon after the other.
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How many wagons were in the largest wagon train to travel west?
Over 70,000 people traveled the Mormon trail in a period of about 25 years, not counting supply wagons, missionaries heading abroad, or those leaving Utah. It would be impossible to know how many wagons in total travelled the Mormon trail.
Was the journey to California safe in 1848?
No. Every mile was dangerous. Each year the wagon trains started in late April or early May. Timing was crucial. If they left too early they might not find enough grass to feed the livestock. Too late they could be stranded in the mountains by snow. The Oregon Trail was little more than a pair of wheel ruts across 2400 miles of prairie land. They faced deep rivers, rapids, and had to ford these with the wagons. Often, the animals or wagons would be washed down river or get stuck. The first weeks on the trail were the easiest. Wagons had fresh supplies, the animals were sleek and happy, the land was flat and the days were nice. Soon, though, they would face violent rainstorms, winds, and top heavy wagons were blown over by the winds. Everything would get wet. As they got to the Rockies the trail became harder and they struggled with the loads on the wagons. Soon they had to dump household items to lighten the loads. Half of the people were now ill and bounced along in wagons. Many walked the entire route. Those going to CA had to cross the deserts of Utah and Nevada and pull themselves up the Sierra Nevada mountains. They were overcome by heat, tired, and animals would drop dead in the yoke, food supplies ran low, and wagons would go over the side of a mountain pass. Babies were born on the trail and many died, accidents and disease killed people. After 6-8 months they finally got to CA.
How was bozeman named?
Bozeman was named after John Bozeman who esteblished the Bozeman Trail which was an overland route connecting the gold rush territory of Montana to the Oregon Trail. The overland Bozeman Trail followed many north-south trails that American Indians had used since prehistoric time to travel through Powder River country. This route was more direct and better watered than any previous trail into Montana. Bozeman's and Jacobs's most important contribution was to improve the trail so that it was wide enough for wagons. But there was a major drawback - the trail passed directly through American Indian territory occupied by the Shoshone, Arapaho, and Lakota nations.
Where in the West did pioneers travel How did they get their?
Pioneers traveled westward primarily along trails such as the Oregon Trail, the California Trail, and the Mormon Trail, heading towards areas like Oregon, California, and Utah. They typically journeyed in covered wagons, known as prairie schooners, which were pulled by oxen or horses. Many pioneers used these routes in search of fertile land, economic opportunities, and a better life. The journey was often grueling, taking several months to complete.
How did the settlers get to California during the gold rush?
Miners would often travel to California in the 1800's by horse or wagon. It could take up to a year for them to travel that far.
Who went on the oragon trail?
The Pioneers
How did the people go on the trail?
They traveled in wagons.
What did Oregon Trail wagons have in them?
The wagons carried all the settler's foods, clothing, blankets, as well as people who could not walk the trail during the day.
What was in the wagons on the Santa Fe trail?
The wagons carried the food such as flour, sugar, bacon, and coffee. The trade items were also in the wagons.
What is Oregon Trail wagons pulled from?
horses and people
How did they travel on the Oregon trail?
they traveled by stage coach and wagons
What are some slogans for Oregon trail?
peace love wagons
Where did the pioneers settle on the Oregon trail?
Some slept in the wagons. Others slept on the ground in between the wagons and the fire pits.
What different kinds of travel where used in the Oregon trail?
They walked or the were in wagons.
What form of transportation did they have on the Oregon trail?
Wagons pulled by horses and cattle
Did the Oregon trail began in the 1830?
In 1830 there were no wagons on the Oregon Trail. They didn't start until the spring of 1841.
When did the Oregon trail began in the 1830?
In 1830 there were no wagons on the Oregon Trail. They didn't start until the spring of 1841.
