USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In 1843, the first group of about 1, 000 people set out on the Oregon Trail looking for good, inexpensive land. Travelers often faced disease, lack of food and water, injuries, and bad weather on the trail. Despite the issues, many people made it to Oregon. 1849 – Gold was discovered in California.

Detailed explanation-2: -The group included 120 wagons, about 1, 000 people and thousands of livestock. Their trek began on May 22 and lasted five months. It effectively opened the floodgates of pioneer migration along the Oregon Trail and became known as the Great Emigration of 1843.

Detailed explanation-3: -Early trailblazers. Portions of what was to become the Oregon Trail were first used by trappers, fur traders, and missionaries (c. 1811–40) who traveled on foot and horseback.

Detailed explanation-4: -From the early to mid-1830s (and particularly through the years 1846–1869) the Oregon Trail and its many offshoots were used by about 400, 000 settlers, farmers, miners, ranchers, and business owners and their families.

Detailed explanation-5: -Perhaps some 300, 000 to 400, 000 people used it during its heyday from the mid-1840s to the late 1860s, and possibly a half million traversed it overall, covering an average of 15 to 20 miles (24 to 32 km) per day; most completed their journeys in four to five months.