11.1 Oregon Trail

How long was the Oregon Trail?

• 200 miles

• 2,000 miles

• 2,000 kilometers

• 20,000 kilometers

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

• On horses

• Riding in wagons

• On oxen

• Walking

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

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

How long did it take to travel the Oregon Trail?

• 4-6 weeks

• 2-3 months

• 4-6 months

• 2-3 years

What were people called that travelled on the Oregon Trail?

• Explorers

• Pioneers

• Native Americans

What troubles did travellers face on their journey on the Oregon Trail? (check all that apply)

• steep mountains

• storms

• lack of supplies

• slow travel

Why do you think MOST people went on the Oregon Trail?

• for land

• for adventure