6.5 Settling Oregon Country

What were the guides that helped settlers heading west called?

• buffalo soldiers

• travel guides

• mountain men

• sherpas

Who were some of the first Americans to explore the West?

• soldiers

• fur traders

• settlers

• tourists

What was the name of the trail that many settlers used to travel to Oregon?

• Oregon Trail

• Trail of Tears

• Trail of No Return

• The American Trail

What was the main reason for settlers to move west?

• Gold rush

• Land opportunities

• Escape from law

• Adventure

What was the main mode of transportation for settlers moving west?

• Horseback

• Trains

• Wagon trains

• Boats

What was a major challenge faced by settlers moving west?

• Finding gold

• Building cities

• Meeting Native Americans

• Crossing mountains

Which animal was essential for pulling wagons during westward expansion?

• Buffalo

• Dogs

• Oxen

• Horses