Oregon Trail

Front

Who did homesteading appeal to? Blacksmiths, Miners, Farmers, Business owners

Back

Farmers

Front

What was the western most town and for many the official start of the Oregon Trail?

Back

Independence

Front

What caused cholera?

Back

Bad water

Front

What was the best season to start traveling the trail?

Back

Spring

Front

About how long did the trip to Oregon take?

Back

5-6 months

Front

What was the last fort the pioneers could stop at on the Oregon Trail?

Back

Fort Vancouver

Front

About how many miles did the pioneers travel on the Oregon Trail?

Back

2,000 miles

Front

Which of the following was a landmark along the Oregon Trail?
The Great Plains, Wells, Cow skulls, Chimney Rock

Back

Chimney Rock

Front

What could pioneers do at the forts along the trails?

Back

Mail a letter, Do laundry, Buy or trade for needed items

Front

When pioneers reached this destination they knew they were about halfway to Oregon.

Back

Continental Divide