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Why did people stop using the Oregon Trail?
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The travelers stopped using the Oregon Trail in 1869 with the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad.
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How long did it take to travel the first 200 miles?
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It took 7-8 days.
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How many miles was the trail?
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The trail was 2,000 miles.
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Where did the Oregon Trail begin?
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St. Louis, Missouri
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How much did the travelers travel each day?
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The travelers walked about 15 miles each day.
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What is a "jump off?"
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A "jump off" is a city or town in which the travelers left the steamship they were traveling on to continue west by foot.
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What size were the farming wagons?
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The farming wagons were 4 feet by 10 feet.
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How did the journey begin?
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Travelers first sailed upstream 200 miles.
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How did travelers transport their belongings?
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Most travelers had a farming wagon to carry their belongings.
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Where was the most popular "jump-off?"
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Independence, Missouri
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When did the travelers typically begin their journey by foot?
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Travelers usually began in April or May.
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What were some hardships the travelers faced?
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The travelers faced illness, bad weather, and accidents.
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