The Oregon Trail: The American Journey Third Draft
Mason Scholl Oregon is a pretty great place wouldn’t you say? Well The Oregon Trail played a tremendous role by leading thousands of people from all around the nation, leaving behind their old lives hoping for a new one (Blackwood). Knowing the dangers of the trail did not stop these immigrants; the desire of gold and land were the only things they were anxious about (“A Day On”). The Oregon Trail gave an opportunity for success, and even failure. The Trail was a symbol of hope and a new beginning. This trail is truly inspiring, and helped thousands of people become successful. The patriotic act of the Oregon Trail movement led thousands of people through dangerous paths, only to gain the …show more content…
The day would start off by men shooting rifles as an alarm clock around four in the morning (Rau 4-32). Women would start breakfast and make coffee for the men and the children. The kids would milk their cattle and do other chores once they woke up (Rau 4-32). The captain of the wagon train would send men to hunt, to be prepared for supper time (Rau 4-32). They would start their journey again at seven in the morning (Rau 4-32). After a few hours traveling, the wagons would take a break at around noon giving time to repair wagons and make lunch (Rau 4-32). At around six in the afternoon the train would stop for the day and plan for the night (Rau 4-32). Every single wagon would connect to each other in a huge circle to act as a barrier from Indians, and a place for cattle to graze (Rau 4-32). Women would start cooking again, and men would start guard duty at eight at night until four in the morning (Brooke). The routine on the trail was very …show more content…
It is just incredible how people would travel over two thousand miles while battling disease and the dangers, just to start a new life. This Trail is pretty patriotic to me; I mean it gave a chance for Americans of all races for a new shot at life. If The Oregon Trail had never existed, we may not even own Oregon. The British owned the Oregon country during this time, but since so many Americans went, The U.S bought the Land from the British. This Trail was a great opportunity to find a new life. The hope of a better life and a new future were the only things these patriots needed to challenge the dangers of the Oregon
Mason Scholl Oregon is a pretty great place wouldn’t you say? Well The Oregon Trail played a tremendous role by leading thousands of people from all around the nation, leaving behind their old lives hoping for a new one (Blackwood). Knowing the dangers of the trail did not stop these immigrants; the desire of gold and land were the only things they were anxious about (“A Day On”). The Oregon Trail gave an opportunity for success, and even failure. The Trail was a symbol of hope and a new beginning. This trail is truly inspiring, and helped thousands of people become successful. The patriotic act of the Oregon Trail movement led thousands of people through dangerous paths, only to gain the …show more content…
The day would start off by men shooting rifles as an alarm clock around four in the morning (Rau 4-32). Women would start breakfast and make coffee for the men and the children. The kids would milk their cattle and do other chores once they woke up (Rau 4-32). The captain of the wagon train would send men to hunt, to be prepared for supper time (Rau 4-32). They would start their journey again at seven in the morning (Rau 4-32). After a few hours traveling, the wagons would take a break at around noon giving time to repair wagons and make lunch (Rau 4-32). At around six in the afternoon the train would stop for the day and plan for the night (Rau 4-32). Every single wagon would connect to each other in a huge circle to act as a barrier from Indians, and a place for cattle to graze (Rau 4-32). Women would start cooking again, and men would start guard duty at eight at night until four in the morning (Brooke). The routine on the trail was very …show more content…
It is just incredible how people would travel over two thousand miles while battling disease and the dangers, just to start a new life. This Trail is pretty patriotic to me; I mean it gave a chance for Americans of all races for a new shot at life. If The Oregon Trail had never existed, we may not even own Oregon. The British owned the Oregon country during this time, but since so many Americans went, The U.S bought the Land from the British. This Trail was a great opportunity to find a new life. The hope of a better life and a new future were the only things these patriots needed to challenge the dangers of the Oregon