Oregon Trail Quiz

What was the starting point of the Oregon Trail?

• Oregon City

• Independence, Missouri

• Appalachian Mountains

• Sierra Nevada Mountains

Between which years did hundreds of thousands of people travel the Oregon Trail?

• Between 1800 and 1820

• Between 1841 and 1864

• Between 1850 and 1870

• Between 1865 and 1890

Why were the wagons used by settlers on the Oregon Trail very heavy?

• They were made of iron

• They carried multiple families

• They were filled with food, water, and medical supplies

• They were pulled by many oxen

What was one of the reasons why it was difficult for the pioneers to cross the mountains?

• The mountains were too high

• The wagons were very heavy

• There were too many people

• There was a lack of guides

Approximately how many pioneers died due to bad weather, accidents, and sickness?

• 1 out of every 10 pioneers

• 1 out of every 20 pioneers

• 1 out of every 30 pioneers

• 1 out of every 40 pioneers

How many wagons first made the trip out west?

• Nearly 100 wagons

• Nearly 200 wagons

• Nearly 300 wagons

• Nearly 500 wagons

What was the Oregon Trail?

• A railroad across the United States

• A historic East-West wagon route

• A mountain range in the western United States

• A river that flows into the Pacific Ocean

Where did the Oregon Trail begin?

• Independence, Missouri

• New York, New York

• San Francisco, California

• New Orleans, Louisiana

Where did the Oregon Trail end?

• Sacramento, California

• Portland, Oregon

• Seattle, Washington

• Oregon City, Oregon

Why was it a dangerous trip?

• There were no dangers; it was a safe journey.

• The trail was only open during winter months.

• Travelers faced threats from weather, diseases, and other hazards.

• The path was entirely through urban areas with high crime rates.