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The trail was one of three routes used by wagon trains for going to Oregon and California.
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What routes were taken in the westward expansion?
I don't think he/she is talking about the way of travel but the actuall route, such as Oregon trail
What happened in the 1840s?
The Westward Expansion. Many people moved to California and Oregon for 2 reasons: 1. Gold Rush 2. Oregon Trail
What was the Oregon trail all about?
The Oregon Trail was a way for migrants to go westward to receive land (cheap land, courtesy of the government, called the Homestead Act.) The journey on the Oregon Trail was made on covered wagons during the Westward Expansion time period. The Oregon Trail was only one of many trails to the Western United States.
What were the major trails to travel westward?
oregon trail and california trail
What are the two overland trails used in westward expansion?
The Oregon Trail and the Northwest Passage.
Which trail did the pioneers travel?
The pioneers traveled on various trails depending on their starting point and destination. Some of the most well-known trails include the Oregon Trail, California Trail, Santa Fe Trail, and Mormon Trail. These trails played a significant role in westward expansion and the settlement of the western United States.
What is a sentence about the Oregon trail?
The Oregon Trail was a route used in the U.S. westward migration time period from 1840 to 1860. It started in Missouri and ended in Oregon. (About 2000 miles long)
What was the most popular route for Westward migration in the 1840s and 1850s?
i think it the Oregon trail
Who are the people that traveled westward on the Oregon trail to escape persecution in the east?
mormons I believe..
Mormons?
Group that migrated westward along the Oregon Trail who wanted to escape persecution
How long did the westward expansion take?
Approximately 1 year (on the trail of tears).
What river does the Mormon trail and Oregon trail share?
The Mormon Trail and Oregon Trail share the Platte River in Nebraska. Both trails followed the Platte River valley for a portion of their journeys westward.
