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Buffalo were crucial to Oregon Trail settlers as they provided a vital source of food, clothing, and materials. The animals were hunted for their meat, which was a primary protein source during the journey. Additionally, buffalo hides were used for clothing and shelter, while bones served as tools and fuel. As settlers moved westward, the buffalo represented both sustenance and the vast Natural Resources of the American frontier.
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Why was the Oregon trail important to westward expansion?
It was used by many settlers as they moved west.
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.
What did the emigrants use for fuel on the Oregon trail?
buffalo dung
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 were buffalo important to the pioneers on the Oregon trail?
The buffalo were so important because the pioneers used their hide for money or warmth and their meat for money or for food to feed their families.
Which animals were edible on the Oregon trail?
BUFFALO,mules,deer,rabbits
What was the Oregon Trail like for settlers and their families?
Rough. It was hard on everyone.
What were the two purposes for the fort on the Oregon Trail?
tro protect settlers
