jan 1, 1836 - The Oregon Trail 1836

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The Oregon Trail was the only practical way for migrants to make the dangerous and lengthy journey west.
The trail was 3200km long and took 4 months to complete.
Problems travelling west:
-getting stuck
-falling ill
-running out of supplies
-extreme weather

Migrants were advised to travel in groups, with people with a wide range of skills and plan their journey carefully.

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