How is each event in history unique
The Oregon Trail
The journey began in 1843 in Independence, Missouri Oregon city Oregon
US government was giving free land in Oregon to pioneers
Their were 120 wagons and 5,000 cattle
Missouri had bad weather
Life was hard in Missouri
Americans wanted an enjoyable life
Pioneers couldn't find jobs
A lot of businesses closed
Pioneers wanted to live in a place where the soil was richer and the weather was more agreeable and pleasant
The Oregon Trail was 2,000 miles
How
Transcontinental Railroad
In 1862 President Abraham Lincoln and Congress agreed that a railroad should be built
Trains are still important to the U.S because it's safer and faster
In 1825 the first train came to United States.
Why History
history helps us appreciate our country and who helped us build it
History is important to our country
People study history's event from the past
A fun way to learn about history is by reading a book about the past