Settlers were attracted to the Oregon Country for the following reasons:
- The Oregon Country offered an abundance of open fields for farming
- The Oregon Country offered fertile soil along the Pacific coast
- The Oregon Country consisted of mild temperatures throughout the year
The statement "The Oregon Country was dryer than the East Coast and Great Plains" is not generally a reason for attraction, as many areas in the Oregon Country, particularly in the Willamette Valley, are known for their rainfall and fertile land.