Journey on the Oregon Trail

Which countries initially claimed the Oregon Country?

• Netherlands, China, Brazil, India

• France, Germany, Mexico, Canada

• United States, Great Britain, Spain, Russia

• Italy, Japan, Portugal, Sweden

What was the main reason Spain gave up its claim to the Oregon Country?

• The Adams-Onis Treaty

• The Oregon Treaty

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Louisiana Purchase

Who were the first Americans to travel to the Oregon territory?

• Fur traders

• Gold miners

• Farmers

• Missionaries

What disease caused a tragic conflict at the Whitman's mission?

• Cholera

• Typhoid

• Smallpox

• Measles

What was the main goal of settlers traveling the Oregon Trail?

• Escaping the law

• Tourism

• Seeking new opportunities

• Scientific research

What phrase did John O'Sullivan coin to describe westward expansion?

• Golden Opportunity

• Western Dream

• Manifest Destiny

• Pacific Vision

How many people approximately traveled the Oregon Trail between the 1840s and 1880s?

• Nearly 1 million

• About 100,000

• Less than 50,000

• Over 400,000

What was a prairie schooner?

• A horse breed

• A train

• A steamboat

• A type of covered wagon

What were pioneers advised to do before starting their journey?

• Take navigation lessons

• Write a will

• Learn to hunt

• Sell homes and buy supplies

What was the estimated number of deaths along the Oregon Trail?

• 10,000

• 5,000

• 50,000

• Over 20,000