Letitia Carson: Defiant Pioneer

Letitia Carson, a black woman, traveled the Oregon Trail with David Carson in 1845. After David's death, she fought a legal battle to inherit his estate, winning a groundbreaking case. She later claimed land through the Homestead Act, becoming the only black woman in Oregon to do so. Letitia built a prosperous life, defying the odds in a time when black rights were restricted.

In what ways did Letitia Carson rebuild her life after receiving the settlement money?

What does Letitia Carson's story reveal about the experiences of black settlers in the West?