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The Oregon Trail. Rachel Merrick. Where was the Oregon Trail?. Route from eastern to western US. Start: Independence, Missouri End: Oregon City, Oregon 2,000 Mi / 3,200 Km 1811-1840 only walk or ride horse. Used by fur traders & trappers . Map of the Oregon Trail. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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The Oregon TrailRachel Merrick
Where was the Oregon Trail?
• Route from eastern to western US.
• Start: Independence, Missouri
• End: Oregon City, Oregon• 2,000 Mi / 3,200 Km• 1811-1840 only walk or
ride horse.• Used by fur traders &
trappers
• Map of the Oregon Trail
What was life like on the Oregon Trail?
• 1863: First wagon train.• Trip took 160 days, almost 6
months• Pioneers carried all possessions
• Food, Medicine, Farm Equipment
• Many dangers on the trail• Disease, Native American attacks, etc.
• Up to 21,000 people died.• Wagon Train on the Oregon Trail
What are the Effects of the Oregon Trail?
• 1846-1869: Population of western states almost doubled because of Oregon Trail
• Some couldn’t afford a wagon and oxen, pulled hand carts full of their belongings and/or children across America.
• George Rowley: captain of hand cart trip, my great-great-great grandfather.
• Powerful spirit of pioneers makes Americans proud of their history. • Taken from Wikipedia
Conclusion
• Although dangerous, the Oregon Trail had an important influence on American history.
• Questions?
• The Oregon Trail Video Game