Oregon Trail

Who did homesteading appeal to?

• Blacksmiths

• Miners

• Farmers

• Business owners

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

• Philadelphia

• Oregon City

• Missouri

• Independence

Cholera was one of the many dangers along the trail. What caused cholera?

• Lack of vitamin C

• Lack of sleep

• Bad water

• Spoiled food

What was the best season to start traveling the trail?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

About how long did the trip to Oregon take?

• 3-4 months

• 5-6 months

• 7-8 months

• 1 year

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

• Fort Kearney

• Fort Laramie

• Fort Vancouver

• Fort Hall

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

• 500 miles

• 1,500 miles

• 2,000 miles

• 2,500 miles

Which of the following was a landmark along the Oregon Trail?

• The Great Plains

• Wells

• Cow skulls

• Chimney Rock

What could pioneers do at the forts along the trails?

• Mail a letter

• Do laundry

• Buy or trade for needed items

• All of the above

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

• Independence Rock

• Courthouse Rock

• Fort Laramie

• Continental Divide