Gold Has Been Struck!
By: Bryson Stevens and Ty Cunningham
Reasons To Go
- One of the reasons why you should go to California is for the gold and silver strikes.
- Also, California has productive farm land.
- You should also go on the trail for lumber.
- Finally, California had a healthier climate.
Sights Along the Way
- You can see a lot of animals on this trail.
- Also, you can see the Rocky Mountains.
- Things you can also see is the City of Rocks.
- Finally, you could see Devil's Gate.
Be Sure
- Be sure you keep your weapons safe so they don't accidentally fire when they are bouncing around in the wagon.
- Make sure you keep your gunpowder barrel safe so it doesn't accidentally blow up.
- Make sure to bring extra shoes so you have extra shoes when the other ones are worn out.
- Make sure to brink 25 pounds of soap so you can keep you and your family safe.
Warnings
- 5% of pioneers die on the California Trail.
- Be ready to cross big rivers
- There is diseases that kill 3% of individuals.
- Causes of death are freezing, scurvy, being run over, and accidental shootings.