Wagons West

According to the text, where did most Americans live in the 1830's and 1840's?

• They lived in North America.

• They lived in the north.

• They lived on the East Coast.

• They lived on the West Coast.

Why did thousands of families decide to travel on the Oregon Trail? Select all that apply.

• They wanted excitement.

• They wanted new opportunities.

• They wanted grass for their horses to eat.

• There was good soil for crops to grow.

• They wanted freedom.

What is a wagon train?

• A train that carries wagons on railroad tracks.

• A cargo train carrying personal belongings.

• A group of wagons pulled by a train.

• A group of wagons pulled by horses, mules, or oxen.

Why was land hard to find in the 1830's and 1840's?

• The Earth was flat and people could not find a place to live.

• The wagons took up lots of space on the land.

• The Oregon Trail did not exist at the time.

• The area was crowded because it was the only settled part of the country at the time.

Based on the passage, who were pioneers?

• People who traveled by a train to Oregon.

• The animals that pulled the wagons.

• Traders who sold items to families on the Oregon Trail.

• The first settlers to reach Oregon before winter.

Why was moving west such a big decision for families to make?

• The trip was very expensive.

• The trip was short.

• There was gold to be found out west.

• There was freedom in the west.

Why did many people have to sell or leave behind some of their belongings?

• The wanted to be rich when they arrived in the west.

• They wanted to bring nothing with them on the Oregon Trail.

• They wanted new cows and horses to pull the wagons.

• The wagons could only hold a certain amount of supplies.

Families would bring which of the following items in their wagon? Select all that apply.

• Food items such as flour, coffee, and salt.

• extra clothing and shoes

• towels and blankets

• seeds and other farming tools

• gold

How long was the Oregon Trail?

• 2,000 miles

• 20,000 miles

• 1,830 miles

• 1,840 miles

What does the word bedding mean in this sentence? They packed all of their bedding, towels, clothing, and shoes in the wagon.

• food supplies

• clothes and laundry

• soap and water

• sheets and blankets