The Oregon Trail

The Oregon Trail became a popular trail for Sam Abbott's family and many others. Why did they travel on it?

• They wanted a safer place to raise their families.

• They wanted a thrilling adventure!

• They heard there were many buffalo to hunt in the Oregon area.

• They were hoping to find fertile land and forests in the Oregon area.

The Abbott's started their journey on the Oregon Trail from the state of _____________.

• Iowa

• Missouri

• Kansas

• Nebraska

The journey on the Oregon Trail took ____ to ____ months.

• 1-2 months

• 0-1 month

• 4-6 months

• 8-10 months

Pioneers often traveled by __________.

• walking

• horse

• wagon

• car

What were the wagons typically used for?

• A place for the travelers to sleep.

• Protection from the bad weather.

• To transport food and supplies.

Many aspects of the journey were dangerous. What was the MOST dangerous part of the journey?

• Interacting with the Native Americans

• Crossing the rivers

• Overcoming illness

• Dealing with bad weather

Which illness was the deadliest and most challenging to overcome?

• mumps

• measles

• mountain fever

• cholera

The grass alongside the trail disappeared over time. Why was this a major concern for the later Pioneers on the trail?

• They wouldn't know which way to go!

• The ground was very difficult to walk on with bare feet.

• The livestock (horses and oxen) had very little to eat.

• The ground became too muddy.

Not all travelers shopped at the towns along the way. Why was this?

• The stores were out of supplies.

• The prices were often too high.

• The food items were expired and unsafe to eat.

• They didn't trust the shop owners.

Nearly 10,000 people died while making the journey.

This is about ___% of the total travelers.

• 2%

• 5%

• 7%

• 10%