What was Oregon Fever?

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Responses

a horrible disease that killed many people
a horrible disease that killed many people

the desire to head west for Oregon
the desire to head west for Oregon

a missionary group in Oregon
a missionary group in Oregon

the desire to pan gold in Oregon

the desire to head west for Oregon

The correct response is:

The desire to head west for Oregon.

The correct answer is "the desire to head west for Oregon." Oregon Fever refers to a time in the mid-19th century when there was a significant migration of people from the eastern United States to the Oregon Territory. To confirm this answer, you can search online for historical sources or articles about the Oregon Trail and the desire to settle in Oregon during that time.