Exploring the Wild West (HMH M4 W1)

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Apryl Thomas
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the passage, how were mountain men helpful to explorers and pioneers?
They trapped small animals for their fur.
They traded goods with Native Americans.
They acted as guides, sharing their knowledge of the land with travelers.
They went ahead of the pioneers, building a safe trail west for those in search of fortune.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Jefferson hope Lewis & Clark would do?
become missionaries
write a book about prairie dogs
trade beaver pelts with fur trappers
discover a water route across the continent
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did people leave furniture along the trail?
to mark the trail for other travelers
to make wagons lighter for the oxen
because old furniture was considered garbage
because they wanted to buy new furniture for their new lives
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which direction did the pioneers travel trying to make their way to gold?
North
South
East
West
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The passage says the scientist still study plants specimens gathered by Lewis and Clark. What is the meaning of specimens as it is used in the passage?
sketches
samples
models
copies
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What caused the most pioneer deaths along the trail?
getting cholera from polluted drinking water
getting caught in mountain storms
being crushed by frighten cattle
leaving too late in the season
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was it important for the pioneers to reach Independence Rock before July 4?
They ran the risk of running into storms.
The oxen got tired on that day.
They were going to be late to the July 4th party.
They were scared of the buffalo chips.
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