The journey on the oregon trail was long and difficult. it took four to six months to travel the 2,000-mile trail from independence, missouri to oregon. pioneers faced many hardships along the way. why were people willing to make this journey?

a. they thought they would have better opportunities in oregon

b. they thought they could become rich by finding gold there

c. they wanted to live in an area that was not part of the u. s.

d. they wanted to be as far away as possible from populated areas.