Drop-In 3

SLM – 521

Melinda Klein

The Oregon Trail

The Oregon Trail was a gateway to the western United States. At the time in 1843 the tail was the only possible way through the mountains to the territory we now know as Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Idaho and Utah. For those settlers who set out on a journey along The Oregon Trail they found the terrain and conditions to be extremely tough. One out of every ten settlers did not make to their destination. Below are maps from 1843 of The Oregon Trail and a map of the trail in modern day. Visit HistoryGlob.com website and take a tour of The Oregon Trail landmarks.

1843 Modern Day

The Oregon Trail Activity:

Draw your own map of The Oregon Trail highlighting each of the stops along the way. For each landmark write three facts that you learned. When you are finished answer the following questions:

Would you have liked to be one of the settlers who journeyed along The Oregon Trail? Why or why not?

What would you have taken with you on your journey?