Westward on the Oregon Trail

In what direction were the settlers traveling?

• north

• east

• west

• south

Why did most families walk along side their covered wagons?

• The families preferred to walk so they can exercise.

• There was not a lot of room because of the supplies they brought.

• The families needed to push the wagons.

Where were the families headed to?

• Texas

• New York

• East

• Oregon

Wagon ruts are deep grooves that the wagon wheels make in the soft ground.

• True

• False

Who already lived in the territory, or area, through which the Oregon Trail passed?

• The settlers

• The US government

• The Native Americans

• Christopher Columbus

 A territory is a person sent ahead of a traveling group to gather information about what lies ahead.

• True

• False

What are pioneers?

• They are the first people to enter into and settle an area.

• They are the people who are living in the area now.

• They are the Native Americans.

Storms are another difficulty the pioneers faced on the Oregon Trail.

• True

• False

If the night was miserable, was it a good night or a bad night?

• good night

• bad night

What is the main topic of Westward on the Oregon Trail?

• The Trail of Tears

• The Lawrence family

• The Native Americans

• The Oregon trail