It took about $600.00 in their time... So you had to be VERY rich to go on the Oregon Trail.
Oxen cost $25.00.
They chose the Oregon trail because of the free farm land ,adventure,gold rush and the taxes where too high for them to pay.
It depends on where exactly you are, you can find it at a book store.
Oregon was not bought.
Outfitting the wagon. It was very expensive and cost several hundred dollars. People didn't earn much so it took a bit to get the money.
5.92 / 16 = 0.37
From a "Heart In Oregon" pins manufacturer.
0.37 a pound
A lot.
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About $20 a fifth.