Explore the Wild West! Summative Assessment

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What direction did the pioneers travel to find gold?

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West

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Why did pioneers leave furniture along the Oregon Trail?

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To make the wagons lighter for the oxen.

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What was the purpose of Lewis and Clark's expedition?

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To explore the land and hopefully discover a river leading west.

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What does 'nooning' refer to in the context of wagon trains?

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A break taken by the wagon trains for rest and meals.

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What was the leading cause of death for pioneers on the trail?

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Getting cholera from polluted drinking water.

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What was the Oregon Trail?

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A route used by pioneers traveling to the western United States.

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Who were the main figures in the Lewis and Clark expedition?

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Meriwether Lewis and William Clark.

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What was one reason pioneers traveled west?

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To seek gold and new opportunities.

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What were buffalo chips used for by pioneers?

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As fuel for fires.

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What was a common challenge faced by pioneers on the trail?

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Harsh weather conditions.