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 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 settlers were attracted to the Oregon Country for the following reasons:

1. The Oregon Country offered an abundance of open fields for farming.
2. The Oregon Country offered fertile soil along the Pacific coast.
3. The Oregon Country consisted of mild temperatures throughout the year.

The statement about the Oregon Country being dryer than the East Coast and Great Plains is not typically a reason that attracted settlers, as the region is known for its diverse climate, which includes wet coastal areas.