"Explore the Wild West!"

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What did James Beckwourth discover around 1850?

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Beckwourth Pass in the Sierra Nevada.

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What did Independence Rock represent to pioneers?

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A landmark that was the halfway point on the trail.

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Why did people often walk beside the wagons going west?

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To conserve the animals' strength and manage the load.

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What animal was commonly used to pull wagons during westward expansion?

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Oxen.

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How did Sacagawea assist Lewis and Clark?

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By acting as a translator and guide.

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What was the significance of the Oregon Trail?

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It was a major route for pioneers traveling west to settle in Oregon.

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What was a common reason for pioneers to travel west?

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To seek new opportunities and land for farming.

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What role did the Gold Rush play in westward expansion?

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It attracted thousands of people to California in search of gold.

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What was the purpose of a covered wagon?

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To transport families and their belongings across the country.

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What does the term 'pioneer' refer to?

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A person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area.