Lesson 37 of 84 · Westward Expansion
⭐ 30 XPThe Oregon Trail
The Oregon Trail was a route used by many settlers traveling to the western United States in the 1800s.
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The Oregon Trail was a route used by many settlers traveling to the western United States in the 1800s. This trail stretched over 2,000 miles, starting in Missouri and ending in Oregon. Many families traveled by covered wagons in search of land and new opportunities. The journey was challenging, with rough terrain and unpredictable weather, but it was a significant part of westward expansion.
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The Oregon Trail was over 2,000 miles long.
It started in Missouri and ended in Oregon.
Many settlers traveled by covered wagons.
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1 of 2What was the Oregon Trail primarily used for?
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