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12 People went west for many reasons—not just for gold. Some pioneers
dreamed of owning their own farm or opening businesses. The Mormons
went in search of religious freedom. Others moved west for patriotic
reasons. They believed that it was good for America to settle all of its land.

13 At this time, Great Britain still controlled parts of what is now the
United States. In 1846, the United States and Great Britain agreed that all
of Oregon would belong to the United States. Right away, thousands of
people travelled west on the Oregon Trail.

The Frontier Wagon

14 Pioneer families moved west by wagon. A pioneer wagon was light and
small. It had to be, to make it through narrow mountain passes. The
wagon had a waterproof canvas cover. Because its cover reminded people
of a ship’s sails, they nicknamed the wagon a prairie schooner. (A schooner
is a type of ship that has sails.) Some wagon covers had names or slogans
such as “Oregon or Bust” painted on the side.

patriotic People who act in a patriotic way toward a country show that they love that country.
slogans Slogans are short phrases that are catchy and easy to remember.

Did You Know?

You can see miles of wagon ruts along
the Oregon Trail in places like Guernsey,
Wyoming. The wagon wheels created
trenches in solid rock, some up to
6 feet deep (2 meters)!

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