7.5 Day 2 Oregon Trail

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Which city marks the starting point of the Oregon Trail? Options: Oregon City, Boise, Independence, Omaha

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Independence

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What is the final destination of the Oregon Trail?

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Oregon

Front

Which city is located in Idaho along the Oregon Trail?

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Boise

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Which state does the Oregon Trail pass through after Nebraska?

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Wyoming

Front

What was a prairie schooner used for during the journey on the Oregon Trail?

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A wooden wagon covered with a canvas top

Front

How long was the journey across the Oregon Trail?

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2,000 miles

Front

What were some of the challenges faced by emigrants on the Oregon Trail?

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Crazy weather, illness, and wagon breakdowns

Front

What type of food did families often eat on the Oregon Trail?

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Hardtack and dried meat

Front

What were the wagons primarily constructed from to keep them lightweight?

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Wood

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What was used to pull the heavy wagons?

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Mules or oxen