Why were settlers attracted to the Oregon Country? Select 2 that apply.

Question

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The Oregon Country offered an abundance of open fields for farming

The Oregon Country was dryer than the East Coast and Great Plains

The Oregon Country offered fertile soil along the Pacific coast

The Oregon Country consisted of mild temperatures throughout the year

Answer 1

The two correct reasons for why settlers were attracted to the Oregon Country are:

1. The Oregon Country offered an abundance of open fields for farming.
2. The Oregon Country offered fertile soil along the Pacific coast.

These factors made it appealing for settlers looking to establish farms and cultivate crops.