What trails did people use while moving west?

* The Oregon Trail: The Oregon Trail was a network of routes that stretched from the Midwest to the Pacific Northwest. It was used by over 200,000 people between 1840 and 1860, mostly families from the Midwest who were seeking new land and opportunities in the Oregon Territory.

* The Santa Fe Trail: The Santa Fe Trail was a trade route that connected Santa Fe, New Mexico, with the Midwest. It was used by both American traders and Mexican merchants.

* The California Trail: The California Trail was a network of routes that connected the Midwest with California. It was used by over 300,000 people during the California Gold Rush of 1849.

* The Mormon Trail: The Mormon Trail was a route used by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as they moved from Illinois to the Great Salt Lake Valley in present-day Utah.

* The Texas Trail: The Texas Trail was a route used by settlers traveling from the southeastern United States to the Republic of Texas.