The Oregon Trail Review

What year did the large migration on the Oregon Trail begin?

• 1810

• 1836

• 1865

• 1901

Which river did pioneers have to cross that was known for its danger and difficulty on the Oregon Trail?

• Missouri

• Mississippi

• Ohio

• Snake

What was the final destination for most pioneers traveling the Oregon Trail?

• San Francisco

• Kearney

• Boise

• Portland

What was the approximate length in miles of the Oregon Trail?

• 1200

• 2000

• 3000

• 4000

Which mountain range did pioneers have to cross near the end of their journey on the Oregon Trail?

• Appalacacian

• Rocky

• Sierra Nevada

• Olympic

What was the main reason pioneers traveled the Oregon Trail?

• To find gold

• To escape religious persecution

• To seek new opportunities

• To find trading posts

Which city served as the starting point of the Oregon Trail for many pioneers?

• St. Louis

• Independence Landing

• Fort Kearney

• Omaha

What impact did the Oregon Trail have on the development of the western United States?

• It led to the establishment of new trade routes

• It facilitated the migration of thousands of settlers

• It resulted in conflicts with Native American tribes

• All of the above

What type of animal made the chips for making fires?

• Raccoon

• Bison

• Oxen

• Horse

Approximately how many people traveled the Oregon Trail?

• 500,000

• 300,000

• 200,000

• 150,000