Trails West

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What were some of the major challenges faced by pioneers traveling the Oregon Trail?

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Harsh weather, disease, lack of water, food shortages, and threat of attacks from Native American tribes

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What were some of the essential items that pioneers needed to bring with them on the Oregon Trail?

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Food, water, clothing, tools, and weapons

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What impact did the Oregon Trail have on the development of the western United States?

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It facilitated the migration of settlers to the western United States.

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What caused the Mormons to choose to move west?

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They had been mistreated because of their religious beliefs.

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How did people travel along the Oregon Trail? Options: By boat, By wagon train, By railroad, By canal

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By wagon train

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Which trail was used by a religious group to escape violence and persecution?

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The Mormon Trail

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Why did the population BOOM in California?

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Gold was found in 1849

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______ was an important path west and trade route for clothing and other manufacturing ending in New Mexico.

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Santa Fe Trail

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Which trail does the map represent?

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Oregon Trail

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Which trail does the map represent? Options: Oregon Trail, Mormon Trail, California Trail, Santa Fe Trail

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Mormon Trail