The Oregon Trail Motivation to Move 1.1836 missionaries Marcus and Narcissa Whitman went to Oregon to convert American Indians to Christianity. 2.Thousands.

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The Oregon Trail Motivation to Move missionaries Marcus and Narcissa Whitman went to Oregon to convert American Indians to Christianity. 2.Thousands of people came to improve their lives; Oregon had rich farmland, great forests, rivers full of fish, and a good climate. 3.“Oregon Fever” each married man could get land grants up to 640 acres of land.

The California Trail Motivation to Move 1.Trading spot for Americans and Mexicans 2.“Gold Fever” In 1848 Gold was discovered “Forty-niners” went in search of their fortunes.

The Santa Fe Trail Motivation to Move 1. Trading that resulted in high profits

The Mormon Trail Motivation to Move 1. Wanted a place to practice their religion without persecution

Hardships Faced 1.Up to a 2,000 mile journey 2.It was expensive a family of 4 needed at least $600 to just buy the necessary supplies to go to Oregon 3.Oregon Trail took at least 5 months 4.Shortages of food, supplies, and water 5.Rough weather and natural barriers such as mountains, rivers, and deserts 6.Cholera and other diseases (diarrhea could be fatal)

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