1. Oregon Trail History Library - Main Menu Shop here for The oregon trail in american history (In american history) and find more books by Rebecca Stefoff. For a limited time, get free shipping on orders over $25! http://www.endoftheoregontrail.org/histhome.html

Oregon Trail 101 Frequently asked questions about the Oregon Trail. Prairie Schooners A diagram of a typical Oregon Trail wagon accompanied by a descriptive essay. Provisions and Prices What the emigrants brought along and how much it cost. The Road to Oregon Written by Dr. Jim Tompkins, a prominent local historian and the descendant of Oregon Trail immigrants, The Road to Oregon is a good primer on the history of the Oregon Trail. It is suitable for grades 6 and up, though younger students may benefit from it if they are strong readers. The Pioneers: 1800-1840 [Who Explored the Oregon Trail?] - Early explorers and mountain men [Jefferson's Envoys to the West] - Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery [Feeding the Fad for Furs] - The fur trade opens the West [The British in Oregon] - The British Empire stakes its claim to the Pacific Northwest [The Great White-Headed Eagle] - The Father of Oregon worked for the British...! [Jason Lee's Mission to Oregon] - Before the overlanders, there were the missionaries [The Whitman Mission] - Good intentions resulted in tragedy, sparking an Indian war

2. American West - The Oregon Trail Information on the history of the oregon trail. http://www.americanwest.com/trails/pages/oretrail.htm

THE OREGON TRAIL Albert Bierstadt: EMIGRANTS CROSSING THE PLAINS The National Cowboy Hall of Fame, Oklahoma City, OK The first Europeans to see the trans-Mississippi West were the mountain men, trappers, and the maritime explorers along the west coast. In Canada, the Hudson's Bay Company fur frontier was approaching the Columbia River basin. In 1812 John Jacob Astor established Astoria at the mouth of the Columbia in a countermove and sent Robert Stuart overland to carry dispatches east. Stuart found South Pass by following a Crow Indian Trail. Only 7,000 feet above sea level, with easy gradients. South Pass has an attractive geographic proximity to the upper reaches of the Platte River. Both were determining factors in the routing of the Oregon trail. The early frontiersmen found the passes, crossed the great rivers, and defined the vast reaches of the western interior. From the beginning these explorers contributed to a growing campaign to make the Oregon Country a part of either the United States or Great Britain according to their own sometimes confused loyalties. Economic depressions in 1837 and 1841 frustrated farmers and businessmen alike. The collapse of the international fur trade in 1839 intensified the hard times, and concerns of British domination of the Northwest grew. At the same time, eastern churches saw the American Indians of the Oregon Country as ready candidates for European ideas of civilization. Churches formed ardent missionary societies to create an active appetite for Christianity. In 1836 Marcus Whitman and his new wife, Narcissa, along with Henry and Eliza Spalding, headed for Oregon as missionaries. The letters they sent home publicized the opportunities and advantages of Oregon. Many people for many reasons had become interested in Oregon, but it was not until 1841 that the first group with serious intent to emigrate left the banks of the Missouri river and headed west. In 1843, nearly 1,000 completed the trip - an omen of the multitudes to follow.

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4. America's West - Development & History Provides information on the history and development of the american West.Category Society history North America United States West...... the Santa Fe trail, the oregon trail, the Mormon the Pony Express Route, the Overlandtrail and Key This site contains a complete american history, from the http://www.americanwest.com/

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FRONTIER TRAILS - A Brief History The Old Spanish Trail The National Oregon/California Trail Center The American Dream - National Oregon/California Trail Pony Express Information (AMWEST) The Gothenburg Pony Express Station (AMWEST) XP Pony Express Home Station The Interactive Santa Fe Trail - This is a great page with many links The Oregon Trail (AMWEST) The Mormon Pioneer Trail (AMWEST) The Oregon Trail , the Wagon Train of 1843 - Lots of links Movies made on the subject Hollywood-style. Some are listed directly on the trail pages. The ones listed here feature the actor Tex Ritter. Arizona Trail (1943) Lone Star Trail (1943) The Old Chisholm Trail (1943) Ridin' The Cherokee Trail (1941) ... Red River (1948) - Several trails - , John Wayne Return to the AmericanWest Frontier Transportation Page. Return to the AmericanWest Home Page.

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Welcome to "The Oregon Trail" web sitethe award-winning story of the great western journey. Enjoy the adventure! All About the Trail A complete primer on the Oregon Trail. Historic Sites on the Trail From St. Louis to Oregon City, more than two dozen sites to visit. Fantastic Facts about the Oregon Trail Wind-powered wagons. A $100 drink of water. And much more. Trail Archive Full-text of Trail diaries and books. Shop the Oregon Trail Videos, books, kids books, audio tapes, and computer games. This web site is brought to you by Prof. Mike Trinklein and Steve Boettcher, creators of The Oregon Trail , the award-winning documentary film which aired nationally on PBS. During the three years we spent researching the film we found so much great stuff, we just had to build this web site to make it all available. Enjoy the adventure! (If you are a teacher, don't miss our free

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9. Stefoff, Rebecca. The Oregon Trail In American History. Booklist Home Page. How to subscribe to Booklist Magazine. The Way West. Stefoff,Rebecca. The oregon trail in american history. 1997. 112p. index. illus. http://www.ala.org/booklist/v94/youth/fe1/55stefof.html

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Oregon Trail From St Louis, Missouri, to Oregon City , Oregon, the Oregon Trail carried thousands of pioneer families to the promised land on the western frontier. Much remains for the modern visitor to experience, from the actual ruts left by the wagon trains to interpretive centers like those at Oregon City and Baker City. The year 1993 marked the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Oregon Trail as a major element in the settling of the West. Two other trails, the Applegate Trail between Southern Oregon and California and the Barlow Road around are currently having their own celebrations. Find similar pages at History Visit Online Highways' interactive American History project. A team of researchers is developing a site that will present U.S. history in the context of present day travel. Below are additional pages related to this one. Sponsors Pendleton Tamastslikt Cultural Institute Organizations Portland Oregon Trail Advisory Committee Points of Interest Blue Mountain Scenic Byway Fogarty Creek State Park Jonsrud Viewpoint Laurel Hill ... White River Crossing Baker City Oregon Trail Interpretive Center Baker City Oregon Trail Regional Museum Eagle Creek Philip Foster Farm Echo Corral Springs Echo Echo Meadows Oregon Trail Site Echo Fort Henrietta Park Echo Koontz Grave Huntington Farewell Bend State Park La Grande Blue Mountain Crossing Meacham Emigrant Springs State Park Oregon City End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Ctr The Dalles

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Location: Baker City Oregon History Oregon Trail Interpretive Center The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, operated the US Dept of Interior's Bureau of Land Management, is located at Flagstaff Hill on Highway 86, five miles east of Baker City. The 509-acre site features a 23,000 square-foot facility with permanent exhibits offering audio, video, dioramas, and artifacts to recreate the experiences of Oregon Trail emigrants. The center is open daily from 9 to 6, April through October and 9 to 4 from November to March. It is closed Christmas and New Years. Snack concession stand on site. Click to go to Oregon Trail Interpretive Center's own Web site. Find similar pages at History Lowest Rates and Free candid reviews for Baker City at Tripadvisor.com. Visit Online Highways' interactive American History project. A team of researchers is developing a site that will present U.S. history in the context of present day travel. PO Box 987 Baker City OR 97814 Voice Phone Fax Try a Free Issue of a Travel Magazine July 2003 Oregon Coast ... Lowest Rates and Free candid reviews for Baker City at Tripadvisor.com. Discount Hotel Rooms Fairs, Festivals, and Events

12. In Search Of The Oregon Trail | Teachers Guide THE oregon trail is part of american history and folklore that has grown intomythical proportions with its own heros, villains, triumphs, and tragedies. http://www.pbs.org/opb/oregontrail/teacher/

CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES TIME LINE OREGON TRAIL MAP OTHER RESOURCES ... IN SEARCH OF THE OREGON TRAIL HOME PAGE This TEACHERS GUIDE provides background material and suggested activities that can complement viewing IN SEARCH OF THE OREGON TRAIL in the classroom. The documentary introduces several important topics students need to think about before they can begin to understand the history of THE OREGON TRAIL. Students can still relate to many of these topics because the story of THE OREGON TRAIL never really ended. The same hopes, needs, and problems motivating the settlers in the 19th century still shape the American West today. IN SEARCH OF THE OREGON TRAIL is more than the remarkable story of several hundred thousand emigrants crossing the American West looking for a new life. It's also the story of the native peoples they found there and the terrible consequences of diseases brought by the pioneers and the settlers' pursuit for land. It's the story of new believers searching for a promised land where they could escape religious persecution. And it's the story of fortunes made, lost, and never gained by prospectors and opportunists. THE OREGON TRAIL is part of American history and folklore that has grown into mythical proportions with its own heros, villains, triumphs, and tragedies. Much of the history is based on fact, but as much or more originates from myth and legend. IN SEARCH OF THE OREGON TRAIL examines the truth and exposes the myth about America's journey West.

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15. Oregon Trail 1-hour Video One doesn't just hear about the oregon trail; one actually makes the trip. Highlyrecommended. . Booklist an absorbing journey into american history. . http://www.isu.edu/~trinmich/storesot.html

The Story of the Oregon Trail 1-hour historical documentary VIDEO From a 4-time Emmy-winning producer! As seen nationally on over 100 PBS stations Telly award winner for history excellence Broadcast Education Association award winner Reviews Description Ordering info Reviews of The Story of the Oregon Trail VIDEO have been especially positive: Library Journal: "One doesn't just hear about the Oregon Trail; one actually makes the trip. Highly recommended." Booklist : "...an absorbing journey into American history." School Library Journal: "Recommended"

16. Academic Info: The American West - Oregon Trail Academic Info The american West oregon trail. End of the oregon trail oregon trailInterpretive Center uses living history interpretations and http://www.academicinfo.net/westfrontoregon.html

Home Keyword Search Subject Index Reference Desk ... Student Center Academic Info The American West: Oregon Trail Social Sciences History U.S. History American West Academic Info is Publicly Supported Please make a tax-deductible donation (any amount is appreciated) to help keep Academic Info online and free of advertising. We accept credit cards or checks payable to Academic Info. Thanks a lot. Academic Info 19-143rd ST SW Lynnwood, WA 98037 All About the Oregon Trail Fish and Wildlife Along the Oregon Trail "High resolution scans of the booklet. Our purpose in presenting this fictional account "is to help people understand the changes in fish and wildlife populations since the years of the Oregon Trail migration." Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife In Search of the Oregon Trail PBS Online Sections include Facts, Myths, Teacher's Guide, and Trivia On the Oregon Trail By David Leahy, Greenway Elementary School, Beaverton, Oregon The Oregon Trail - Trail Archives "The Trail archive is our growing collection of full-text period documents." Includes Diaries, Memoirs, and Period Books.

17. The Oregon Trail: In American History The oregon trail was one of their most popular — but dangerous — routes. JUVENILEBOOK Ages 10–up. 128 pages, 6 x 9, hardcover ITEM 755 • $20.95. http://www.ksheritage.org/ow755.html

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18. Transportation: American Westward Expansion and the american West. Chisholm trail * history plus bibliography * Cowboy CattleDrives * Famous Cattle trails * Chisholm trail OnLine Resources. oregon trail http://www.ku.edu/~kansite/WEST/trans.htm

WWW-VL HISTORY UNITED STATES THE AMERICAN WEST: Transportation Click here for The World-Wide Web Virtual Library (WWW-VL) Main Catalog The WWW-VL Search Engine. The WWW-VL History Central Catalogue. The American West index plus search and site map Transportation Overview Sites Taming the Wilderness : Rivers, Roads, Canals, and Railroads Transportation Developments in the Early Republic Western Immigration Rivers, Canals, Lakes Canoes Center for Columbia River History Inland Navigation: Connecting the New Republic: 1790-1840 Mississippi River History ... River Roads : Mississippi River Montana Twilight (ferries on the Missouri River) Missouri River Heritage Corridor The Way West: A Short History of Man and the Missouri River Missouri River Expeditions ™ Trails Also see: Locations Commerce Arizona and the Southwest Southwest Explorations : historical expeditions that opened Arizona and the American West Chisholm Trail History plus bibliography Cowboy Cattle Drives Famous Cattle Trails Chisholm Trail On-Line Resources Oregon Trail with Timeline The Oregon Trail Home Page End of the Oregon Trail In Search of the Oregon Trail Oregon Trail Study Guide The Oregon Trail from Connecting Students The Official Web Site of the National Oregon/California Trail Center Oregon-California Trails Association The Oregon Trail in Western Nebraska Oregon Trail: The Trail West Who explored the Oregon Trail?

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20. American History - Westward Ho american history Wetward Ho contributed by Lu Hickey. From St. Joseph the Pony Expressfollowed the oregonCalifornia trail across northeast Kansas http://www.electricscotland.com/history/america/westwardho.htm

Clans Tartans History Travel ... Feedback American History Wetward Ho contributed by Lu Hickey From 1860 to 1862, Pony Express riders carried mail n relays from St. Joseph, MO to Sacramento, CA. Riders were out of "St. Joe" had only a brief gallop to the wide Missouri River where ferry boats conveyed them over the river. From St. Joseph the Pony Express followed the Oregon-California trail across northeast Kansas territory then ran north to the Platte river in Nebraska and west to Sacramento, California. The Kansas section of the route had 11 stations. The original station in Marysville still stands. Relay stations were established 15-20 miles apart where riders would change horses. The Oregon Trail was known by many names, The Mormon Trail, the Platte Trail and the California Trail, as these were the most common trails used by the diverse settlers moving west to attempt to tame the west, the Indians, and the new frontier. The Oregon Trail was used by the Army, and stagecoaches and the Pony Express followed part of the trail. In 1830, William Sublette took the firs wagons along the route to the rocky Mountains. By the middle of the 1840s, traffic on the Oregon Trail was tremendous and the California gold rush increased its use even more in 1849 and 1850.

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