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What famous route led thousands of settlers to the west coast?

People got to Oregon by using the road called The Oregon Trail.


What was the result of the Oregon Trail?

Because of the Oregon Trail people were able to settle out west and lead the way for other settlers. Before the Oregon Trail no one lived out west and the only time it had been explored was on the Lewis and Clark expedition, and during that they stuck to the Columbia River and followed it to the Pacific and back, but had never wondered outside of that area. I am from Oregon and it is a big thing to us because I grew up on the Columbia River and use to swim in it during the summer. It allowed people opportunity to expand to the west.


What were the main trails to the West and what areas did they pass?

The main trails to the West included the Oregon Trail, the California Trail, and the Mormon Pioneer Trail. The Oregon Trail primarily passed through Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Idaho, and into Oregon. The California Trail branched off from the Oregon Trail, traversing similar states but leading to California, while the Mormon Pioneer Trail connected Illinois to Utah, passing through areas like Iowa and Wyoming. These trails were crucial for westward expansion during the 19th century, facilitating migration and settlement.


What trail did Americans use to travel out west?

Americans traveling west primarily used the Oregon Trail, which stretched about 2,170 miles from Missouri to Oregon's Willamette Valley. This route was heavily traveled during the mid-1800s, particularly during the California Gold Rush. It provided a pathway for settlers, farmers, and those seeking new opportunities in the West. Other trails, such as the California Trail and the Santa Fe Trail, were also significant for different destinations and purposes.


What are some trails heading west besides the Oregon trail?

The California Trail, Gila Trail, Mormon Trail and The Old Spanish Trail....

Related Questions

What two trails did americans take to move west?

Oregon Trail & Santa Fe Trail


What was the trail to the west?

The Oregon trail


Why did people move west around 1849?

They went on the Oregon trail because Oregon Had better places for hunting, trapping, and fishing :)


What was the famous trail to the west this 2000 mile route became popular during John tylers administration?

Oregon trail


What was the trails to the west?

The Oregon trail


What famous route led thousands of settlers to the west coast?

People got to Oregon by using the road called The Oregon Trail.


How did the Oregon Trail change Oregon?

The Oregon Trail helped to change how the United States grew. It helped to move the population westward from the overpopulated East. ... The Oregon Trail completely changed the United States because it was the only possible way to get to the West, other than going all the way around South America.


Which trail was one of the main migration routes to the west of Nebraska?

Oregon Trail


What were five trails that Americans followed as they emigrated west?

There was the Bozeman Trail, the Oregon Trail, the Mormon Trail and the California Trail that were all used for emigration west.


What five trails that Americans followed as they emigrated west?

There was the Bozeman Trail, the Oregon Trail, the Mormon Trail and the California Trail that were all used for emigration west.


Which trail was one of the main migration routes to the west through Nebraska?

Oregon Trail


What was the result of the Oregon Trail?

Because of the Oregon Trail people were able to settle out west and lead the way for other settlers. Before the Oregon Trail no one lived out west and the only time it had been explored was on the Lewis and Clark expedition, and during that they stuck to the Columbia River and followed it to the Pacific and back, but had never wondered outside of that area. I am from Oregon and it is a big thing to us because I grew up on the Columbia River and use to swim in it during the summer. It allowed people opportunity to expand to the west.