The Oregon Trail. In 1843, a large wagon train of 1,000 people went on the journey on a path called, "The Oregon Trail" to find new land and new lives. These settlers did not know they were about to make either the best choice of their lives or the worst choice they have ever made. The Oregon trail became popular after people started to find out how many people actually made it to their destination so they started to move to. So many people had made it but not all could see what life was like at their dream home in another land. Between 1840 and 1860 The California Trail had attracted over 250,000 thousand people, but the Oregon Trail attracted well over 300,000 farmers, business men, miners and pioneers.
It took 6 years to build the transcontinental railroad which was through the years of 1863 from May 10th to the year 1869. Some say 20 years. Overland route came after.
Santa Fe
There were a number of events that increased interest in a route to California. Probably the most important was the acquisition of California in the Mexican-American War, and the immediately following California Gold Rush. The Civil War added urgency to the transcontinental Railroad, and was very important as well.
t
Gold seekers attempted to reach California in several ways. Trains did not traverse the distance, but could be taken to about the Mississippi River. Then seekers would travel by wagon or horse and possibly walking. Others took the long arduous trip around South America to reach the American west coast.
Oregon trail
overland route from san francisco to boston
The overland stagecoach was under attack by Indians. The overland route was the longest, but the safest.
it was the only good route from Maryland to Ohio river
it was the only good route from Maryland to Ohio river
it was the only good route from Maryland to Ohio river
it was the only good route from Maryland to Ohio river
the overland trade route stretching from the Black Sea to Cina is called the "Silk Road"
san fracisco
Silk Road
Lorenzo D. Aldrich has written: 'A journal of the overland route to California' -- subject(s): Gold discoveries, Overland journeys to the Pacific 'A journal of the overland route to California! and the gold mines' -- subject(s): Gold discoveries, Overland journeys to the Pacific
The Butterfield Overland Mail Trail, also known as the Oxbow Route, the Butterfield Overland Stage, or the Butterfield Stage.