Question

2. Why did Americans make the brave and scary journey west on the Oregon trail?

Give at least three reasons why Americans made this journey. Be sure to answer in complete sentences.

Answer 1

Accidents were caused by negligence, exhaustion, guns, animals, and the weather. Shootings, drownings, being crushed by wagon wheels, and injuries from handling domestic animals were the common killers on the trail.

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