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1860~ MAJOR OVERLAND ROUTES TO THE WEST

1860~ MAJOR OVERLAND ROUTES TO THE WEST. By Maura Cummins. Fact 1. 3 main trails: -Oregon Trail -California Trail -Santa Fe Trail Also travelled: -Old Spanish Trail - Mormon Trail -Southern Emigrant Trail. Fact 2. About 500,000 emigrants traveled to the west using these trails.

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1860~ MAJOR OVERLAND ROUTES TO THE WEST

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  1. 1860~ MAJOR OVERLAND ROUTES TO THE WEST By Maura Cummins

  2. Fact 1 • 3 main trails: -Oregon Trail -California Trail -Santa Fe Trail • Also travelled: -Old Spanish Trail -Mormon Trail -Southern Emigrant Trail

  3. Fact 2 • About 500,000 emigrants traveled to the west using these trails

  4. Fact 3 • The trails were used by fur traders, families looking for new land, gold hunters, and adventurers.

  5. Fact 4 • It was very dangerous to travel to the west because of Native American attacks, bandit attacks, and bad weather.

  6. Fact 5 • These trails became the basis for modern day transportation such as railways and highways.

  7. Video: Elbow room http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfoQBTPY7gk

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