Westward Expansion BrainPop Quiz 2.0

In what way did mountain men and trappers prepare the West for settlement?

• The paved roads through the west

• They killed most of the dangerous animals

• They mapped trails and helped build forts

Place these events in order: A) The U.S. acquires California from Mexico; B) The Louisiana Purchase; C) Oregon becomes a state

• B,A,C

• C,A,B

• B,C,A

• A,C,B

What was the most common way for settlers to travel the Oregon Trail?

• Covered Wagon

• On foot

• By train

What was the biggest danger faced by travelers on the Oregon Trail?

• Buffalo

• American Indian attacks

• Disease

Why did pioneers travel in wagon trains?

• They were safer if they were all together

• They could share recipes

• They could share food and supplies

Homesteading laws were designed to attract

• Gold miners

• Farmers

• Trappers