MANIFEST DESTINY 1806 1855
THE OREGON TRAIL WESTWARD MIGRATION TO THE PACIFIC OCEAN
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Pioneers
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Mormons
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Native Americans
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Emigrants
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Latter-day Saints generally traveled along the north side of the river, where they faced fewer chances for unpleasant encounters with westbound emigrants from Missouri or Illinois, all potentially former enemies.
Detailed explanation-2: -Fort Caspar In 1859, Louis Guinard built a trading post and a bridge near the point where the Mormon Pioneer Company crossed the North Platte River in 1847. The Pony Express also established a station at this complex.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Mormon Trail is the 1, 300-mile (2, 100 km) long route from Illinois to Utah that members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints traveled from 1846-47.
Detailed explanation-4: -Brigham Young, who was emerging as the church’s new leader, conducted a census that fall, counting more than 3, 000 families and some 2, 500 wagons.
Detailed explanation-5: -The Platte River played a crucial role in America’s westward expansion. Significant portions of the Oregon and Mormon Trails followed the shallow river.