What is the significance of the Oregon Trail?

Answer by  jclick (1561)

The Oregon Trail was a trail followed by pioneers to settle Oregon Territory during the 19th century. Traditionally, settlers left from Independence, MO.

Answer by  tcat (769)

This was the trail that the pioneers took, by covered wagon, to head out west and establish homesteads. Families would travel in covered wagons, and one wagon would follow another. THere would be a whole line of them. This is a large part of how the west was populated.

Answer by  Chris48 (475)

A treaty in 1848 between the United States and Great Britain formally settled ownership of the Oregon territory. The Oregon Trail was a series of trails beginning in Missouri and leading west. Many Easterners embarked on the journey to build a new life in the newly opened territory.

Answer by  monkeyz (3150)

The Oregon Trail was a trail over much of the United States that led from the East to the Northwest. It was key in a number of events, including the Gold Rush, the Mormon migration, and it was key in hunting and trapping expeditions.

Answer by  jclick (1561)

The Oregon Trail was the trail many settlers took to settle in Oregon. Many of these settlers were motivated by the hope of a better life in the West.