Explore the Wild West

What is the genre of Explore the Wild West?

• fiction

• realistic fiction

• informational text

• historical fiction

When did the time period of the wild west begin?

• 1700's

• 1800's

• 1650's

• 1900's

How much did the American government pay for the Louisiana Territory?

• one billion dollars

• $15 million

• $50

• $80 million

What did President Jefferson need Lewis and Clark to do?

• Find a route to China

• Look for Native Americans

• Find a water route and map the area

• Settle the land

Which is not a reason why people moved West?

• free land

• gold

• patriotism

• better fishing

It was ok for the pioneer wagon to be stocked with many heavy boxes.

• True

• False

Why is Independence Rock an important part of history?

• It represented the halfway point on the trail and has the names of many pioneers carved in it.

• It is beautiful.

• It is big and tall.

According to the section with the heading "Along the Trail", what was the biggest danger on the trail?

• weather

• disease

• Native Americans

• hunger

Which food was not something eaten on the trail?

• bread

• cheese

• bacon

• rice

Water was easy to find on the trail.

• True

• False