oregon trail

How long was the Oregon Trail?

• 200 miles

• 2,000 miles

• 2,000 kilometers

• 20,000 kilometers

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How did people spend most of their time traveling on the Oregon Trail?

• On horses

• Riding in wagons

• On oxen

• Walking

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Which of these states did the Oregon Trail cross through?

• South Dakota

• Montana

• Idaho

• Colorado

About how many pioneers died on the journey west?

• 1 in 3

• 1 in 5

• 1 in 10

• 1 in 20

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What was the most common cause of death among pioneers?

• Disease, especially cholera

• Animal attacks and trampling

• Attack form Native American tribes

• Starvation

Why were people going west in America in the 1800s?

• For fame and adventure

• To find more land, more money, and a better way of life

• To reach, and eventually cross the Pacific Ocean

• To escape persecution and oppression

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Which animal was NOT used to pull wagons?

• Buffalo

• Mules

• Horses

• Oxen

Where did the Oregon Trail begin?

• Independence, Massachusetts

• Independence, Minnesota

• Independence, Missouri

• Independence, Michigan

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How long did it take to travel the Oregon Trail?

• 4-6 weeks

• 2-3 months

• 4-6 months

• 2-3 years

What were wagons mostly full of?

• Furniture

• Books and clothes

• Farming supplies

• Food

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