The Oregon Trail

The Oregon Trail began in Independence, Missouri and ended in _______.

• Oregon City, Oregon

• Canada

• Baltimore, Maryland

• Denver, Colorado

Which of the following states did the Oregon Trail pass through?

• New York

• Florida

• Idaho

• Texas

Which of the following was NOT something children on the Oregon Trail would have ad to do?

• Fix the wagon wheels.

• Drive the wagon.

• Collect buffalo chips.

• Wash dishes.

What mountain range did the Oregon Trail cross?

• Smoky Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachians

• Green Mountains

How many miles did it take to get to Oregon from Missouri?

• 5,000

• 3,000

• 2,000

• 1,500

What was the most feared disease on the Oregon Trail?

• Measles

• Cholera

• Small pox

• Plague

How long would it take to go across the entire Oregon Trail?

• 6 months

• 2 years

• 8 months

• 4 months

What urged people to go on the Oregon Trail?

• Good sales

• Better schools

• Free Land and gold mining

• The weather

What wagon train got stuck in the mountains?

• The Hiram party

• The Berry party

• The Williams party

• The Donner Reed party

About how many people died on the Oregon Trail?

• 10,000 to 15,000

• 20,000-30,000

• 50,000 to 60,000

• 80,000 to 90,000