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Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

However, the Oregon Trail took place between 1841 and 1869,and not all of these states were official at that point. So the only states that were actual states back then that they did not cross though were Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

It started in Missouri and did pass through what is now Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, and ended in Oregon and Washington.

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How many states does the Oregon trail go through?

It started in Missouri and passed through what is now Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and Wyoming, ending in Idaho, Oregon and Washington---known at the time as "Oregon Country.The states didn't pass through the Oregon Trail, but the trail went through the states.


What were the main trails to the West and what areas did they pass?

The main trails to the West included the Oregon Trail, the California Trail, and the Mormon Pioneer Trail. The Oregon Trail primarily passed through Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Idaho, and into Oregon. The California Trail branched off from the Oregon Trail, traversing similar states but leading to California, while the Mormon Pioneer Trail connected Illinois to Utah, passing through areas like Iowa and Wyoming. These trails were crucial for westward expansion during the 19th century, facilitating migration and settlement.


Where were the people on the Oregon trail going to?

The Oregon Trail led to the Willamette Valley of Oregon.The Oregon Trail was a dirt wagon road that went from St. Louis, Missouri, up the Mississippi along the banks of the the Mississippi River to the Missouri. It went to the North Platt. From there it went through South Pass on through Idaho to the Columbia River and from there, along the banks of the Columbia to the Willamette Valley of Oregon.


Which present day states did old spanish trail pass through?

Texas Roadhouse


Did the Oregon Trail pass on the north or south of the Platte River?

It started on the south side but when they meet, they cross over toward the north side.

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How many states did the Oregon trail pass through before reaching California?

5


How many states does the Oregon trail go through?

It started in Missouri and passed through what is now Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and Wyoming, ending in Idaho, Oregon and Washington---known at the time as "Oregon Country.The states didn't pass through the Oregon Trail, but the trail went through the states.


Through which states did the Oregon Trail pass?

the oregon trail ran in Missouri River to valleys in Oregon. the eastern part of th Oregon trail spanned part of the future state of kansas and nearly all of what are noe the states of Nebraska and Wyoming


Does the Oregon trail pass through the rocky mountains?

yes


What does it mean when it is called deadmans pass on the Oregon Trail?

its a pass way to get to the Oregon trail


Did the Oregon trail pass through Montana?

Yes, the Oregon Trail did pass through Montana, specifically the southeastern part of the state. As pioneers traveled westward, they entered Montana after crossing the Rocky Mountains, following routes that took them through areas such as the Bitterroot Valley. However, the main Oregon Trail routes primarily traversed through present-day Wyoming and Idaho before reaching Oregon.


Did the Oregon trail go through Colorado?

Yes. It passes through Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Idaho, and Oregon.


Which present day state did the Oregon trail pass through Wyoming or New Mexico?

wyoming


What were the main trails to the West and what areas did they pass?

The main trails to the West included the Oregon Trail, the California Trail, and the Mormon Pioneer Trail. The Oregon Trail primarily passed through Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Idaho, and into Oregon. The California Trail branched off from the Oregon Trail, traversing similar states but leading to California, while the Mormon Pioneer Trail connected Illinois to Utah, passing through areas like Iowa and Wyoming. These trails were crucial for westward expansion during the 19th century, facilitating migration and settlement.


What were the main trails to the west and what areas did they pass through?

The main trails to the west included the Oregon Trail, the California Trail, and the Santa Fe Trail. The Oregon Trail stretched from Missouri to the Willamette Valley in Oregon, passing through areas like Kansas, Nebraska, and Wyoming. The California Trail branched off from the Oregon Trail, leading to California and traversing regions such as Nevada. The Santa Fe Trail connected Missouri to Santa Fe, New Mexico, crossing through parts of Kansas and Colorado.


Where were the people on the Oregon trail going to?

The Oregon Trail led to the Willamette Valley of Oregon.The Oregon Trail was a dirt wagon road that went from St. Louis, Missouri, up the Mississippi along the banks of the the Mississippi River to the Missouri. It went to the North Platt. From there it went through South Pass on through Idaho to the Columbia River and from there, along the banks of the Columbia to the Willamette Valley of Oregon.


How high is south pass on the Oregon trail?

It is 7,550ft or 2,301m