Oregon Trail & Gold Rush

Roughly how long was the Oregon Trail?

• 500 miles

• 1000 miles

• 2000 miles

• 3500 miles

​ (a)   were the first to blaze the Oregon Trail in the wake of the Lewis and Clark expedition.

• Soldiers
• Farmers
• Missionaries
• Railroads

What was the leading cause of death along the Oregon Trail?

• Weather related incidents

• Attacks from Mexican soldiers

• Native American attacks

• Disease & Accidents

Which of the following is true about the Oregon Trail? (Click all that apply)

• Travelers average about 10-15 miles per day.

• The journey lasted 5-6 months.

• The construction of railroads eventually ended the trail.

When was gold first discovered in California sparking a massive gold rush?

• 1776

• 1824

• 1848

• 1901

Native Americans were used as slave labor during the California Gold Rush.

• True

• False

What city became a boom-town due to the California Gold Rush?

• Los Angeles

• San Fransisco

• San Diego

• Portland