Journey to the West: The Oregon Trail

What was a major reason for people moving westward in the 1800s?

• To visit family

• To go on vacation

• To claim farmland

• To find gold

What does 'settled' mean?

• To argue with someone

• To move to a place and make it your home

• To sell something

• To go on a trip

What was used for warmth or cooking outdoors?

• Lantern

• Stove

• Sunlight

• Campfire

How did the Morgan family travel to Oregon?

• By boat

• By covered wagon

• By walking only

• By train

What did the Morgans use to cross rivers?

• Swimming

• Flying

• Ferries

• Bridges

What landmark did the Morgans reach in Nebraska?

• Yellowstone

• Grand Canyon

• Mount Rushmore

• Chimney Rock

What natural challenge did the Morgans face in the desert?

• Snow

• Dust storms

• Heavy rain

• Floods

What did the Morgans trade with Native Americans?

• Horses

• Clothes for fish

• Wagons

• Gold

What was the final destination of the Morgans in Oregon?

• Oregon City

• Salem

• Eugene

• Portland

What did the Morgans do to survive their first winter in Oregon?

• Built a large house

• Rented a tiny house

• Stayed with friends

• Lived in a hotel