Early Settlers - Trailblazers and pioneers Flashcards
1
Q
who were the trailblazers?
A
they were people moving west to find more land and space
2
Q
what are some of the reasons that people moved west? (4)
A
bankruptcy
homelessness
loss of hygiene
cramped living condititons
3
Q
who were the pioneers?
A
they were a mixture of farmers, doctors, shopkeepers and many more
4
Q
why did the pioneers move west?
A
they wanted to start a new life, and also because the land there was either really cheap or sometimes free
5
Q
what was the Oregon trail?
A
it was the most famous trails ever
6
Q
where did the Oregon trail start? and finish
A
it started in independence, and finished in the north corner of Oregon
