Journey on the Oregon Trail Quiz

What was the main mode of transportation for families traveling on the Oregon Trail?

• Covered wagon

• Steamboat

• Train

• Horseback

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What did families primarily eat during their journey on the Oregon Trail?

• Pasta

• Dried meats and crackers

• Seafood

• Fresh fruits and vegetables

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How long could the journey on the Oregon Trail take?

• 1 month

• 3 months

• 6 months

• 1 year

What was a major risk for travelers on the Oregon Trail?

• Avalanches

• Cholera

• Alien abduction

• Pirates

What did families do to cross high and fast-moving rivers?

• Built bridges

• Used boats

• Turned wagons into boats

• Flew over them

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What was the starting point for many travelers on the Oregon Trail?

• Independence, Missouri

• Chicago, Illinois

• New York City

• Houston, Texas

What did families do to ensure their wagons were waterproof when crossing rivers?

• Covered them with leaves

• Nothing

• Applied caulking

• Used magic spells

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What did families often do with their belongings before starting their journey?

• Hid them

• Sold or gave them away

• Stored them in a warehouse

• Brought everything with them

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What was the main reason people moved to the Oregon Territory in the 19th century?

• For vacation

• For scientific research

• For gold mining

• Encouraged by the US government

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What was the climate like in the Willamette Valley?

• Cold and snowy

• Mild and rainy

• Humid and stormy

• Very hot and dry