Exploring the Oregon Trail

What was the primary purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• To find gold and other precious metals

• To explore and survey the Louisiana Purchase and the Pacific Northwest

• To set up military forts throughout the western territories

• To establish trade routes with Native Americans

When did the Oregon Trail journey begin?

• After the rainy season ended in late spring

• Winter season

• Fall season when the cold weather began

How long was the Oregon Trail?

• 5000 miles-long

• 2 blocks

• 150 miles long

• 2000 miles-long

Who were the mountain men?

• Native Americans who helped the pioneers

• The government

• Fur traders and trappers

• Mormons

How much did it cost for the typical family to make the Oregon Trail journey?

• $600 dollars for a family of 4

• $1.50 dollars for a family of 4

• it was free

• $1000 dollars for a family of 4

Who was John Jacob Astor?

• Founder of American Fur Company

• A military general

• A missionary and physician

• A US President

What was the main reason for the great migration westward during the 1840s?

• Over 1,000 individuals were looking to settle and farm in Oregon

• People were seeking religious freedom

• Gold was discovered in California

• The government offered free land to anyone who would farm it

What was a major challenge faced by travelers on the Oregon Trail?

• Pirate attacks

• Desert mirages

• Disease, starvation rough weather

• Aliens abductions

Where did the travelers of the Oregon Trail originally start from?

• Nebraska

• Idaho

• Wyoming

• Missouri

How long did it take to travel the Oregon Trail?

• 2 years

• 3 months

• 1-4 weeks

• 6-8 months