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

(1 point)
Responses

The Oregon Country offered an abundance of open fields for farming.
The Oregon Country offered an abundance of open fields for farming. - only 2 answers are allowed

The Oregon Country was dryer than the East Coast and Great Plains.
The Oregon Country was dryer than the East Coast and Great Plains. - only 2 answers are allowed

The Oregon Country offered fertile soil along the Pacific coast.
The Oregon Country offered fertile soil along the Pacific coast. - only 2 answers are allowed

The Oregon Country consisted of mild temperatures throughout the year.

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

3 answers

The two most relevant options to 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 consisted of mild temperatures throughout the year.

These factors made the region appealing for agricultural settlement.

3 and 4

I apologize for any confusion. If you have chosen:

  1. The Oregon Country offered fertile soil along the Pacific coast.
  2. The Oregon Country consisted of mild temperatures throughout the year.

Those selections are indeed valid reasons for attracting settlers to the Oregon Country, as fertile soil and a mild climate would support agricultural development. Thank you for your input!