MANIFEST DESTINY 1806 1855
THE OREGON TRAIL WESTWARD MIGRATION TO THE PACIFIC OCEAN
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The excursion lasted over two years: Along the way they confronted harsh weather, unforgiving terrain, treacherous waters, injuries, starvation, disease and both friendly and hostile Native Americans.
Detailed explanation-2: -One of the hardships they faced was that the ranchos were often a day’s travel from each other, so loneliness was a big problem. Another was that government officials were unskilled, dishonest & corrupt. Lewis & Clark’s expedition created interest in an old industry – the fur trade.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804–1806) was a federally funded venture to explore the North American West. The expedition’s principal objective was to survey the Missouri and Columbia rivers, locating routes that would connect the continental interior to the Pacific Ocean.
Detailed explanation-4: -Louis on September 23rd. While Lewis and Clark’s group were the first people considered to have traversed the Oregon Trail, much of their journey was over rugged terrain and water, and thus was not a feasible route for future travelers.