Contents
1. Introduction 3
2. Across the Plains, Deserts and Mountains: The Oregon and California Migrations 5
2.1. Land Rush and Gold Fever 5
2.2. Oregon – California Migrants 7
2.3. Motivations of Going West 8
3. Women Accounts of the Overland Trip 9
3.1. The Start: Preparing for the Long Journey 9
3.2. Trail Occupations and Responsibilities 11
3.3. Hardships and Concerns 13
3.4. Frontierswoman - Indian Interactions 15
3.5. The Western Nature and Landscape 17
3.6. Light at the End of Tunnel: Fulfillment of Expectations 18
4. Conclusion 20
Bibliography 21
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Across the Plains, Deserts and Mountains: The Oregon and California Migrations
- Land Rush and Gold Fever
- Oregon California Migrants
- Motivations of Going West
- Women Accounts of the Overland Trip
- The Start: Preparing for the Long Journey
- Trail Occupations and Responsibilities
- Hardships and Concerns
- Frontierswoman - Indian Interactions
- The Western Nature and Landscape
- Light at the End of Tunnel: Fulfillment of Expectations
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to study the westward migration to Oregon and California from the perspective of pioneer women. It examines the motivations behind the journey, the challenges faced by women on the trail, and their interactions with the Western landscape and Native Americans. The paper primarily focuses on the experiences of women as documented in their diaries, journals, and letters.
- The motivations and challenges of the westward migration to Oregon and California.
- The role and experiences of women in the overland journey.
- The hardships and concerns faced by women on the trail.
- The interactions between women and Native Americans.
- The influence of the Western landscape on the women's experiences.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The first chapter provides a general overview of the trans-continental migration to Oregon and California. It explores the reasons for the westward movement, the historical context, and the characteristics of the emigrants. It also discusses the challenges and opportunities associated with the journey.
The second chapter focuses on the experiences of women on the overland trail. It examines the preparations they made for the journey, the roles and responsibilities they undertook, the hardships and concerns they faced, and their interactions with Native Americans. It also analyzes the influence of the Western landscape on their experiences.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The primary focus of this paper is on the westward migration to Oregon and California, particularly as experienced by pioneer women. The key themes explored include: overland journey, challenges, hardships, motivations, women's experiences, trail occupations, Native American interactions, and the Western landscape. The paper draws on a variety of primary sources, including diaries, journals, and letters written by women who participated in the migration.
- Quote paper
- Dina Drechsel (Author), 2010, Women on the Overland Trail, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/188953
