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Oregon Trail
The Oregon Trail is a historic wagon route. It connected the Missouri River to the Oregon valleys.
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What do you need to take on the Oregon trail?
Food:
200 pounds of bread (including flour and crackers)
100 pounds of bacon
12 pounds of coffee
12 pounds of sugar
From 1 to 5 pounds tea
From 10 to 50 pounds rice
From 1/2 to 2 bushels beans
From 1/2 to 2 bushels dried fruit
From 1/2 to 5 pounds saleratus
Clothes:
2 front button flannel overshirts
2 wool undershirts
2 pairs of thick cotton drawers
4 pairs of wool socks
2 pairs of cotton socks
4 colored handkerchiefs
2 pairs of sturdy shoes for walking
1 coat and overcoat
1 pair of boots and shoes for hosemen
Other:
3 towels
1 poncho
1 broad brimmed hat of soft felt
1 comb & brush
2 toothbrushes
1 pound of castile soap
3 pounds of bar soap for laundry
1 belt knife and small whetstone
From 5 to 50 pounds soap
What were some natural disasters in the Oregon Trail?
One of the natural disasters that happened on the Oregon Trail was the heavy rain that mad the plains all muddy.
What are some survival tips for going on the Oregon trail?
You will need extra boots and food. It also is good to have some spare wagon parts.
What did people on the Oregon Trail bring that started with letter K?
People brought their keepsakes to the Oregon Trail. People brought knives to the Oregon Trail.
What landmarks are on Oregon trail?
Independence Rock, Courthouse and Jailhouse Rock, Chimney Rock, Soda Springs, Fort Bridger, Fort Boise, Fort Hall and more
Was mud a problem the Oregon trail?
Yes many times the dust got wet and turned into mud which the pioneers had to travel through slowing them down.
The trails were the Oregon Trail, Santa Fe Trail, Old Spanish Trail, the California Trail, and Mormon Trail.
What did pioneers do for entertainment on the Oregon trail?
Pioneers would play hand games, sing songs, and share stories for entertainment
What is the length of the miles of the Oregon trail from independent Missouri to fort Vancouver?
The Oregon Trail spans approximately 2,170 miles from Independence, Missouri, to Fort Vancouver in present-day Washington. This historic route was primarily used by settlers migrating westward during the mid-1800s. The journey typically took several months to complete, depending on conditions and the pace of travel.
What did pioneers mostly eat on the Oregon trail?
Pioneers drank water,water that they got from rivers and streams. SOme pioneers got sick because of the water they drank. But if someone was sick and they had a medicine that was liquid that was drinken. Also, if something was eaten and it was poionus, whiskey would be forced down that person throte.
The people who traveled along the Oregon Trail, the Santa Fe Trail, the California Trail, and the Old Spanish Trail were called "overlanders" because they typically journeyed overland rather than relying on waterways for transportation. These trails represented significant routes for settlers, traders, and pioneers moving westward in search of new opportunities, land, and resources during the 19th century. The term emphasizes their reliance on land routes and the challenges they faced in navigating diverse terrains and climates.
