How does the author convey the importance of the pioneers' journey for the country? from the newsela article "Time Machine (1845): The Oregon Trail"

Prairie schooner, 19th-century covered wagon popularly used by emigrants traveling to the American West. In particular, it was the vehicle of choice on the Oregon Trail. The name prairie schooner was derived from the wagon’s white canvas cover, or bonnet, which gave it the appearance, from a distance, of the sailing ship known as a schooner.

Explanation:

1.) irish.

2.) settlers could obtain cheap land nearby

3.) steam engine

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