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

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The Oregon Country offered an abundance of open fields for farming.
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 was dryer than the East Coast and Great Plains.

The Oregon Country offered fertile soil along the Pacific coast.
The Oregon Country offered fertile soil along the Pacific coast.

The Oregon Country consisted of mild temperatures throughout the year.
The Oregon Country consisted of mild temperatures throughout the year.

Answer 1, answer 2, answer 3, or answer 4?

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The most accurate responses for why settlers were attracted to the Oregon Country are:

  • 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.

So, you would select answers 1, 3, and 4.

Answer 2 ("The Oregon Country was dryer than the East Coast and Great Plains") is not typically a reason settlers were attracted, as the area is known for its varied climate, which includes wet regions, especially in the west.