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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.
About how many settlers traveled in the Oregon trail?
Over 500,000 people traveled on the Oregon Trail.
Where did the trail that settlers took to reach this city leave the Oregon Trail?
The trail that settlers took to reach Portland, Oregon, from the Oregon Trail was the Barlow Road. It branched off from the main Oregon Trail near The Dalles and provided a more direct route to the Willamette Valley, including the future site of Portland.
Who and how did settlers prepare food on the Oregon trail?
in 1859
Who invented the Oregon Trail?
No one "invented" it. It was a route settlers took to go to Oregon.
Did the Oregon Trail allow people to travel from Mexico to Oregon?
Actually, no. The Oregon Trail was also known as the Oregon-California Trail that allowed farmers, settlers, and families to travel east to either Oregon or Northern California. The wagon trail that allowed cargo, freight, cattle, and settlers from the east to Mexico was the Santa Fe Trail, which traveled to Santa Fe, New Mexico and then onto Mexico.
Why did settlers flock to Oregon after the 1840s and Describe two difficulties along the way?
Settlers flocked to Oregon after the 1840s primarily due to the promise of fertile land and economic opportunities, as well as the allure of the Oregon Trail, which was heavily advertised as a desirable destination for farming and settlement. However, the journey was fraught with difficulties, including harsh weather conditions, such as extreme heat and rain, and the risk of disease, with cholera being particularly deadly. Additionally, travelers faced logistical challenges, such as scarce resources and the need to navigate treacherous terrain, which often delayed their progress and threatened their survival.
What were the two purposes for the fort on the Oregon Trail?
tro protect settlers
What was the Oregon Trail like for settlers and their families?
Rough. It was hard on everyone.
What was the most common relationship between settlers taking the Oregon Trail and Indians?
Indians traded with the settlers.
What was the difficulties the wagon train faced on the Oregon trail?
Wagon trains on the Oregon Trail faced numerous difficulties, including harsh weather conditions, difficult terrain, and limited resources. Travelers contended with extreme temperatures, heavy rains, and dust storms, which could hinder progress and damage supplies. Additionally, the trail was often fraught with challenges such as river crossings, steep hills, and potential conflicts with Native American tribes. Disease and accidents were common, leading to loss of life and further complicating their journey.
What supplies were thrown out at the Oregon Trail?
Mostly unneeded food was thrown out along the Oregon trail, once the settlers moving west realized they had over packed...
