Oregon Pioneers Quiz

What did fur traders tell about Oregon Country?

• Thick forests and good farmland

• Deserts and dry land

• Mountains and snow

• Swamps and marshes

What year did a thousand people in Missouri organize a wagon train headed for Oregon?

• 1843

• 1845

• 1850

• 1840

What did the pioneers pack for food on their journey?

• Canned goods and snacks

• Flour, salt, sugar, coffee, and dried fruit

• Frozen meals and dairy products

• Fresh vegetables and meat

What tasks did women perform during the journey?

• Drove wagons and herded cattle

• Set up camp, cooked, washed clothes, and put heavy yokes on the oxen

• Guarded the wagon train at night

• Found campsites and hunted bison

What was a major concern for American Indians living on the plains?

• The pioneers would build cities

• The pioneers would pollute the rivers

• The pioneers would hunt all the bison

• The pioneers would take their land