The Oregon Trail and Westward Expansion - The Great Republic
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The Oregon Trail is at the center of many stories involving war, treaties, exploration, the search for wealth, and the opportunity to begin a life anew. From its humble beginnings, the Oregon Trail grew to be the connection between the United States and the much-desired Pacific Coast. What was the Oregon Trail? The Or
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Oregon Trail, History, Facts, Significance, Summary, APUSH
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Mormon Trail American Western Expansion
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Oregon Trail: Facts, Dates, And Information About The Westward Expansion
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Exploring the Historic Oregon Trail and its Legacy
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Oregon Trail
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This map shows the routes of the Pioneer Trails by which the American west was settled in the 1800s.
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U.S. History, Go West Young Man! Westward Expansion, 1840-1900, The Westward Spirit
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Westward Expansion Timeline: Behind America's Push West