Oregon+Trail-+Pecha+Cucha+MS09

We created a Pecha Cucha (slide show with narration) and this was the part that I had to research and read for my slides:

lost there lives because of thirst and dangerous currents. When they finally reached the West they spread out to build small towns and farms. It spread our U.S. border all the way to California. It created a route to the West and created opportunities for others to enjoy a new life on the west coast. A canvas was placeed over the wagon to protect the contents. The wagons carried supplies and belongings such as tools, water, and other food supplies. of Indianattacks. After putting their belongings in the covered wagon, they headed to Oregon. It took a long time because they had to go through several states such as Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Idaho. dug deep into the soil they could find small amounts of water but many suffered because they couldn't get enough. Lack of water caused several deaths but we still continued on the journey with the amount we had. [] [] [] This last web address is all one. I had to separate it because it was too long. [] /oregon/oregontrail.htm&usg=__2u8iHa7RsNpjrRalfiHTFeZxoXs=&h=338&w=479&sz=68&hl=en&start=2&sig2=ye9XA1ppKabEMDZatmnb6Q&tbnid=wwp56oyJ6lPd OM:&tbnh=91&tbnw=129&ei=3SmLSbfcDJngsAOh6uyJCQ&prev=/images%3Fq%3Doregon%2Btrail%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG
 * Slide 7-** After travelling the first two thirds of the journey, the travelers were exhausted. They now had to face the most difficult part of the trail. Some
 * Slide 8-** Although they had come for gold, very few made their fortune. Even though they didn't get what they had come for, the Oregon Trail was still important to the U.S.
 * Slide 18-** Transportation/Covered Wagons- Covered Wagons were used as transportation on the Oregon Trail. They were carried by 4-6 oxen or 6-10 mules.
 * Slide 19-** The Route- The trail began in Independence, Missouri. Many people packed up and headed out. They were careful to go in parties because theywere afraid
 * Slide 20-** Water- Water was very important but sometimes it was difficult to find. In mountainous areas, there were small streams. Sometimes it would rain. If they
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