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Oregon Trail | Definition, History, Map, Facts | Britannica The Oregon Trail was an overland trail between Independence, Missouri, and Oregon City, near present-day Portland, Oregon, in the Willamette River valley It was one of the two main emigrant routes to the American West in the 19th century, the other being the southerly Santa Fe Trail
Oregon | Capital, Map, Population, Facts | Britannica Oregon, constituent state of the U S It is bounded to the north by Washington, to the east by Idaho, to the south by Nevada and California, and to the west by the Pacific Ocean Its largest city is Portland and its capital is Salem, both of which are in the northwestern part of the state
Columbia River | Location, Length, History, Facts | Britannica Columbia River, largest river flowing into the Pacific Ocean from North America The Columbia is one of the world’s greatest sources of hydroelectric power and, with its tributaries, represents a third of the potential hydropower of the United States It is 1,240 miles (2,000 km) long
Lewis and Clark Expedition - Encyclopedia Britannica Lewis and Clark Expedition, U S military expedition (1804–06), led by Capt Meriwether Lewis and Lieut William Clark, to explore the Louisiana Purchase and the Pacific Northwest The expedition was a major chapter in the history of American exploration
List of U. S. Cities | Britannica This is a list of selected cities, towns, and other populated places in the United States, ordered alphabetically by state (See also city and urban
Asphalt | Components, Development, Properties, Facts | Britannica Asphalt, black or brown petroleum-like material that has a consistency varying from viscous liquid to glassy solid It is obtained either as a residue from the distillation of petroleum or from natural deposits The principal application of asphalt is in road surfacing, which may be done in a variety of ways
Hank Williams | Biography, Songs, Death, Children | Britannica Hank Williams (1923–53) was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist who in the 1950s arguably became country music’s first superstar An immensely talented songwriter and an impassioned vocalist, he also had great crossover success in the popular music market His iconic status was amplified by his death at age 29
Steve Prefontaine | Biography, Records, Movie, Death, Facts - Britannica Steve Prefontaine was a long-distance runner who is often regarded as one of the most important figures in American running, known for both his athletic prowess and celebrity At his untimely death in 1975, Prefontaine held every American record between 2,000 and 10,000 meters
Pros, Cons, Debate, Arguments, Homosexuality - Britannica ProCon's editors write and verify new content and update existing content ProCon presents the pro and con arguments to debatable issues in a straightforward, nonpartisan, freely accessible way