Oregon Trail

Pioneers are people that 

• are the first to settle in a new area.
• come from a different country to live in another country.
• are looking for gold.
• fought for the Mexican government.

Travelers moved west using what?

• cars

• planes

• wagons

• ship

What mountain range did the Oregon Trail cross?

• Appalachians

• Smoky Mountains

• Green Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

Pioneers heading out on the trail had to leave some of their things behind.

• true

• false

Why would people head West on the Oregon Trail?

• Free pizza at the end of the trip.
• They win a million dollars.
• New land, opportunities & life.
• The Oregon coast was prettier than the East coast.

While on the Oregon trail, did pioneers meet with Native Americans?

• No

• Yes

One in 10 people die on the oregon trail

• True

• False

Families often traveled in groups with a guide to lead them.

• true

• false

Why did pioneers often walk the entire trip?

• They needed exercise
• No room inside the wagon
• They could travel faster

What animal was used to pull wagons?

• dogs

• buffalo

• Sheep

• Oxen