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Traveling at a rate of approximately 15 miles per day, how long did it take most settlers to complete the Oregon Trail?

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4-6 months

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That's the exact answer because I just took the quiz and got 4/4! Here is the explination if youre writing somerhing bout it.

The Oregon Trail is 2,100 miles long and took approximately 4-6 months to travel.

There!! I hope this helps:)

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4-6 months

Step-by-step explanation:

Oregon trail refers to the Emigration path that occurs from Missouri River to valleys in Oregon. This trails were popular among settlers who wanted to engage in fur trades.

Approximately, Oregon trail stretched around 2,000 miles. If the travelers speed is round 15 miles/day , they can reach the destination in:

2,000 / 15 = 133 days (Approximately around 4 months and a half).

But many travelers took some days rest in between their travels, so some of them could reach the destination within 6 months instead.

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