The journey on the oregon trail was long and difficult. it took four to six months to travel the 2,000-mile trail from independence, missouri to oregon. pioneers faced many hardships along the way. why were people willing to make this journey?

a. they thought they would have better opportunities in oregon

b. they thought they could become rich by finding gold there

c. they wanted to live in an area that was not part of the u. s.

d. they wanted to be as far away as possible from populated areas.

What happened right after the battle of concord ?

Why were chinese american immigrants frequently detained when trying to immigrate through angel island? the rules for immigration were stricter at this checkpoint due to health issues that were prevalent among asian populations at this time. the location of the island was difficult to reach, and ships to the mainland were often prevented from sailing more than once a week. immigration agents were notorious for asking immigrants confusing questions as a means of denying them entry. low wages caused a shortage of immigration officials, so many immigrants had to wait weeks or months before their applications were processed.

During the era of european expansion, what was the biggest reason for spain’s push for exploration?