jan 1, 1860 - Overland Trails

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After mountain men, hundreds of thousands Americans followed trails to California, Oregon, Santa Fe, Mormon trails.

Trails began in Missouri, Iowa, went through Great Plains.

Took months to reach the Rocky mountains. Harsh desert weather.

Must get through Sierra and Cascades before snow.

Many died from depression, bad weather, diseases.

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