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How the West Was Sung
1997
What was it like to travel west by covered wagon in the 1800s? How was the transcontinental railroad built and how did people mine for gold? At this site, you can find out these answers and more about America's westward expansion. Read descriptions of traveling the Oregon Trail and the California gold rush. Also included are the words and music to songs that were sung during this time.
