1. The Oregon Trail: Route to the West
Dan Nalitz

2. Objective
The student will be able to explain the importance of the Oregon Trail

7. 4 Feet
10 Feet

8. Diseases Smallpox Flu Common Cold Cholera Diphtheria Tuberculosis
Infections
Whooping Cough
Scurvy
Malaria

12. Fun Facts A normal day was 2-6 miles long A good day was 10-16 miles
A bad day was 1 mile or less
Crossing a river without a ferry often took 5+ days
Paying for a ferry almost guaranteed success
Wagons traveled in a single file line to avoid dust
Some of the popular trail areas were littered with forgotten goods
The worst years for cholera were 1849, 1850, and 1852
The first fort, Fort Kearney, was built in Nebraska City, Nebraska

13. Questions?