Journey Through American Expansion

Why did the Pilgrims decide to leave England?

• For vacation

• To meet new people

• To find gold

• For religious freedom

What was the purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• To find a water route to the Pacific

• To build a railroad

• To open a school

• To start a farm

What does 'frontier' mean?

• A kind of hat

• A type of boat

• A famous building

• The edge of settled land

Why did pioneers move west?

• For new opportunities

• To find their lost pets

• To go on vacation

• To visit family

What did pioneers travel in on their journey west?

• Airplanes

• Trains

• Covered wagons

• Boats

What was a major reason for moving west?

• To open restaurants

• To explore space

• To claim farmland

• To find entertainment

What did the Morgans use to cross rivers?

• Swimming

• Bridges

• Ferries

• Flying

What was a major challenge for the Morgans crossing the desert?

• Loud music

• Too many trees

• Dustiness

• Too much rain

What did pioneers trade with Native Americans?

• Clothes for fish

• Video games

• Cell phones

• Cars

How did the Morgan family finally reach Oregon?

• By airplane

• By car

• By raft

• By train