Trails West 1850

Where does the Butterfield Overland Mail Trail end for western travelers?

• Santa Fe, New Mexico

• St. Louis, Missouri

• Council Bluffs, Iowa

• El Paso, Texas

How many organized territories did the United States have in 1850?

• three

• four

• five

• six

Which of the following trails had an alternate route within it?

• California Trail

• Mormon Trail

• Old Spanish Trail

• Oregon Trail

Which trail traversed the state of Iowa?

• Mormon Trail

• Santa Fe Trail

• Butterfield Trail

• Oregon Trail

How many miles would a traveler have to walk from Fort Hall to Portland along the Oregon Trail?

• about 950 miles

• about 650 miles

• about 800 miles

• about 400 miles

Which trail passed through the Gadsden Purchase? (Possible future route of a transcontinental railroad)

• Old Spanish Trail

• Butterfield Overland Mail Trail

• Oregon Trail

• Mormon Trail

How many territories are shown on the map?

• four

• five

• six

• seven

Which trail begins in Independence, Missouri?

• A. Oregon trail

• B. Mormon Trail

• C. Santa Fe Trail

• A and C

What are the start and the end points of the Mormon Trail?

• Santa Fe and Los Angeles

• Fort Hall and San Francisco

• Independence and Santa Fe

• Nauvoo and Salt Lake City

In what territory is Santa Fe located?

• Utah Territory

• Unorganized Territory

• New Mexico Territory

• Indian Territory