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WHY WAS THE OREGON COUNTRY SO APPEALING?

Discover why the Oregon Country was so appealing due to its fertile soil, mild temperatures, abundant rainfall, and fur-bearing animals. Learn about the territorial claims by the United States, Great Britain, Spain, and Russia, and the key expeditions that influenced these claims. Explore the joint occupation agreement of 1818 and the life of mountain men who braved the dangers of trapping in Oregon. Experience the challenges faced by pioneers on the Oregon Trail, from the daily routines to the perils encountered along the way.

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WHY WAS THE OREGON COUNTRY SO APPEALING?

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  1. WHY WAS THE OREGON COUNTRY SO APPEALING? • The soil was fertile • Temperatures were mild year round and rainfall was plentiful • There were many fur bearing animals

  2. WHAT 4 COUNTRIES CLAIMED THE OREGON TERRITORY? • United States • Great Britain • Spain • Russia

  3. WHY DID THE U.S. CLAIM THAT OREGON WAS THEIR TERRITORY? • The U.S. based its claim to Oregon on several expeditions to the area-For example, the Lewis & Clark expedition

  4. WHY DID BRITAIN CLAIM OREGON WAS THEIR TERRITORY? • The British claim dated back to a visit by English explorer Sir Francis Drake in 1579 • Also Fort Vancouver, built by the British was the only permanent outpost in Oregon Country

  5. WHAT AGREEMENT WAS MADE IN 1818 CONCERNING OREGON? • The U.S. and Britain agreed to occupy Oregon jointly • Spain and Russia had few settlers and agreed to drop their claims

  6. WHO ARE MOUNTAIN MEN? • Hardy men who were trappers • They hiked through Oregon’s vast forests, trapping animals and living off the land

  7. WHAT WAS LIFE LIKE FOR MOUNTAIN MEN IN OREGON? • Dangerous • Long, cold winters demanded special survival skills • Attacks by animals were common • Starvation

  8. WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST SOURCE OF TRADE IN OREGON? • Beaver fur

  9. DESCRIBE LIFE ON THE OREGON TRAIL • Families woke at dawn-each member had a job to do • They traveled from 6AM to7PM • It was dangerous-rains, rivers, heat, and disease

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