G4 SS Chapter 4: Go West!

Who were the pioneers?

What were some reasons people journeyed west?

• find gold
• get land
• better life
• freedom of religion
• better shopping

The map shows the routes taken by people on the

• Oregon Trail
• Underground Railroad
• Mormon Trail
• Pony Express

When Nebraska became a territory, they had to declare their stance on slavery. What did Nebraska decide?

Omaha became the first capital city. What is important in capital city?

• It's where the government is located
• It's where everyone lives.
• It's where the zoo is located.
• It's near the river.

Traveling by train meant that people no longer needed

• steamboats
• horses
• wagons
• freighters

Why did companies start freight lines in Nebraska?

• to ship crops down large rivers
• to carry supplies to small towns
• to bring new settlers to the territory
• to bring new businesses to the area

The great railroad race began in California and what Nebraska's city?

• Lincoln
• Grand Island
• Omaha
• North Platte