What’s the difference between the points of view in these two historical accounts of life on the Oregon Trail? Account #1: J. T. Kerns, a farmerJuly 18: “Traveled up Thomas’ fork of the Bear River, twelve miles to the ford and encamped on the west bank. Country nice and streams full of fish. Some good farms might be made along here, as the valleys are rich and the mountains high enough to preserve an evenness of temperature. Timber is, however, scarce to supply the demands of a farmer.”Account #2: Abigail Jane Scott, a young girl who traveled west with her large familyJuly 17: We came twenty two miles, traveling all day in the Bear River valley. The valley and mountains are covered with grass and the summits of the latter are adorned with splendid groves of fir making the scenery beautiful. We passed a (small) stream every few miles. The water runs very swiftly and is perfectly clear and very cold with a pleasant taste. A horse ran away today, causing a wagon train ahead of us to stampede.” A. One writer is a seasoned traveler who has made the trip many times while the other writer is new to wagon trains.

B. One writer is looking out for good farmland while the other is drawn to beautiful or interesting details.

C. One writer is sad about leaving home for Oregon while the other is very excited.