Alamo and Oregon Trail

What year did the Battle of the Alamo take place?

• 1776

• 1901

• 1865

• 1836

Who were the pioneers that traveled on the Oregon Trail?

• Native American tribes

• Mexican immigrants seeking land

• European explorers and traders

• American farmers and their families

What were some of the challenges faced by pioneers on the Oregon Trail?

• Too much free time

• Boredom

• Lack of supplies

• Harsh weather, rough terrain, disease, and attacks from Native American tribes

What were some of the supplies that pioneers took with them on the Oregon Trail?

• Perfume, makeup, and hair products

• Food, cooking utensils, tools, clothing, and weapons

• Jewelry, artwork, and musical instruments

• Books, electronics, and furniture

What was the main purpose of the Oregon Trail?

• To provide a route for emigrants to travel from the Missouri River to the Oregon Territory.

• To create a path for military expeditions

• To build a highway for commercial transportation

• To establish a trade route with Mexico

Who were some of the key figures in the Battle of the Alamo?

• William B. Travis, James Bowie, and Davy Crockett

• Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy

• George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Thomas Jefferson

• Napoleon Bonaparte, Julius Caesar, and Alexander the Great

What were some of the dangers pioneers faced on the Oregon Trail?

• Boredom and loneliness

• Disease, accidents, harsh weather, and attacks from Native American tribes

• Lack of food and water

• Insect infestations

What were some of the natural obstacles pioneers encountered on the Oregon Trail?

• Rivers, mountains, rough terrain, and extreme weather conditions

• Deserts and sand dunes

• Swamps and marshlands

• Tornadoes and hurricanes

What were some of the reasons for westward expansion in the United States?

• Desire for new economic opportunities, belief in Manifest Destiny, search for land and resources, and hope for a better life.

• Search for exotic animals

• Desire to establish a new government

• Escape from harsh weather conditions

How did the Battle of the Alamo impact the Texas Revolution?

• It had no impact on the Texas Revolution

• It caused the Texan forces to surrender and give up their fight for independence

• It inspired and rallied Texan forces to continue fighting for independence from Mexico.

• It led to a peaceful resolution between Texas and Mexico