Historical Texts (Coach) Wagons West

Select the events in "Wagons West" that are a cause. (2 choices)

• All supplies had to fit in the wagons.

• Families had to sell some of their belongings.

• Cities and towns were crowded

• Only the East Coast was settled.

What is the main idea of "Wagons West"?

• Most Americans in the mid-1800's lived on the East Coast.

• Families had to prepare for their journey on the Oregon Trail

• Horses, mules, and oxen were used to pull wagons.

• Pioneers had a hard time settling a new area.

Which detail from the text supports the main idea that Families had to prepare for their journey on the Oregon Trail? Choose all that apply

• Each wagon could hold about five people.

• Travelers had to bring all of their food, such as flour, coffee, and salt

• ...people usually earned only a few dollars each week.

• They packed all of their bedding, towels, clothing, and shoes.

• They packed seeds and farming tools to grow crops

In what city did the Oregon Trail end?

• Independence, Missouri

• Fort Laramie

• Oregon City

• Fort Boise

Which event is an effect from "Wagons West"? (Choose two)

• Cities and towns were overcrowded.

• Families had to sell some of their belongings.

• Families packed up and moved west

• All supplies had to fit in the wagons.

Read the paragraph from the passage.

The pioneers began their trip in early spring. These first settlers wanted to reach Oregon before winter. But they had to wait for grass to grow. The animals needed the grass to eat along the trail. Most people left from Independence, Missouri. Others joined from smaller towns along the way.

Which choice explains the meaning of the word pioneers.

• These first settlers

• Most people left

• The animals needed

• from smaller towns