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1 The Oregon Trail Travel with Me Along the Oregon Trail Christian

2 THE OREGON TRAIL The trail starts in Missouri and ends in Oregon. The trail starts in Missouri and ends in Oregon. It is about 2,000 miles long. It is about 2,000 miles long. It goes through present day states of Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Idaho and Oregon. It goes through present day states of Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Idaho and Oregon.

3 Cities on the Oregon Trail Three cities on the Oregon Trail are Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Idaho, and Oregon Three cities on the Oregon Trail are Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Idaho, and Oregon

4 Things You Need On the Oregon Trail Some things you need on the Oregon Trail are weapons, clothes, blankets, traps, ammunition, strong oxen, and cooking supplies. Some things you need on the Oregon Trail are weapons, clothes, blankets, traps, ammunition, strong oxen, and cooking supplies.

5 The Dangers of the Oregon Trail There was not enough food. There was not enough food. Sickness killed many. Sickness killed many. Weather changes, people died. Weather changes, people died. Indians Indians Wild animals Wild animals

6 Trails that Cross the Oregon Trail South Pass South Pass

7 Jesse Applegate Missouri farmer Missouri farmer Led the 1 st big wagon train from Independence, Missouri to the Oregon Country Led the 1 st big wagon train from Independence, Missouri to the Oregon Country Kept a diary of life along the trail. Kept a diary of life along the trail.

8 Bibliography The Oregon Trail From Independence Missouri to Oregon City Oregon The Oregon Trail From Independence Missouri to Oregon City Oregon By Arlan Dean By Arlan Dean


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