Traveling Pioneers
In this project you will learn about a pioneer's life
A Pioneer's Life
Pioneers were early Americans who traveled on the Oregon Trail. Accomplishing their dreams of finding a new life was what gave them courage and hope on their journey. Pioneers had different reasons for moving West, but all of them hoped to make a better future for themselves and their family. The path from Oregon to California was 2,170 miles, a lot to travel, and a lot to do to survive.
Reason of Traveling
The Path
This is a map of the Oregon Trail. It was definitely a huge path, and took years to make it to the West.
Challenges
Crossing rivers was often a challenge for pioneers. Indians did help them, but everyone was helpless against the current that didn't seem to slow down.
Getting and Conserving Food
Food conservation was also very important. To do that, pioneers had to decide and control their speed properly. If the pioneers made the cattle run too fast, they would need more food. Now think, if you do not have enough food for yourself and your family then how are you going to feed the cattle? That is why you have to go slow, but not too much so you can reach the mountains by winter.
Conclusion
To conclude, a pioneer's life was very difficult as well as challenging. Food, diseases, and the weather were all aspects about traveling to the West. Each family had their hopes high to make a better life in the West, but only so many could make it. As America spread out, the economy grew and life became a peaceful happy thing for mostly everyone. We should learn about these early Americans who wanted to develop agriculture, get cheap, farmland, and live with their family. These one of a kind traveler's stories are kept alive today and will be kept alive forever!