Lesson 1: wagon trains (ss5h1)
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settlers traveled the oregon trail in wagon trains. these
covered wagons that banded together for companionship on
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other parts of the country saw expansion as pioneers
is now present-day oregon. they took a trail that started in
missouri and continued more than 2,000 miles toward the new
was called the oregon trail. many emigrants used the trail to
opportunities in the west.
settlers traveled the oregon trail in wagon trains. thes
of covered wagons that banded together for companionship and
many trains spread out over a large area and converged togethe
and mountain crossings. forts and fur trading posts could be fou
way. travelers could stock up on supplies when they reached a to
traveling was long and difficult for the early settlers. most train
about fifteen miles a day. it took an average wagon train six month
complete the journey.
groups who had successful journeys usually were very orgonis
would gather together in the morning for breakfast over a campfire
wagons wouldn't stop driving until it was time for lunch. after lunch
group would travel again until dusk. at dusk, the travelers would cine
wagons for nighttime. the only time of rest was on sunday. most or
would appoint a leader or officer. they also had written codes, or low
behavior. traveling on the oregon trail declined when the railroad ex
to the west. the trails were eventually abandoned in the 1870s
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1. where did the oregon trail start?
2. describe the wagon trains.