Oregon Trail Quiz

What is a "Prairie Schooner"?

• A canvas covered wagon used by many settlers to transport their belongings

• A large gathering of people who move from one location to another

• A European nation challenging the U.S. for the Oregon Territory

• A mountain range with difficult travel conditions

What does "Independence" refer to in the context of the Oregon Trail?

• A European nation challenging the U.S. for the Oregon Territory

• The Oregon Trail begun from this Missouri town

• A large gathering of people moving to a new location

• A canvas covered wagon used by settlers

What is "Migration"?

• A canvas covered wagon used by settlers

• A large gathering of people who move from one location to another

• A mountain range with difficult travel conditions

• A European nation challenging the U.S. for the Oregon Territory

What is the "Snake River" known for in the context of the Oregon Trail?

• A canvas covered wagon used by settlers

• A winding river located in the modern-day state of Idaho

• A large gathering of people moving to a new location

• A European nation challenging the U.S. for the Oregon Territory

Which European nation challenged the U.S. for possession of the Oregon Territory?

• France

• Spain

• Britain

• Germany

What is the "Columbia River" known for in the context of the Oregon Trail?

• A canvas covered wagon used by settlers

• A river representing one of the last major legs of the settlers' journey

• A large gathering of people moving to a new location

• A European nation challenging the U.S. for the Oregon Territory

What is the "Rocky" known for in the context of the Oregon Trail?

• A canvas covered wagon used by settlers

• A mountain range with challenging travel conditions

• A large gathering of people moving to a new location

• A European nation challenging the U.S. for the Oregon Territory

What are the "Great Plains" known for in the context of the Oregon Trail?

• A canvas covered wagon used by settlers

• A vast expanse of mostly flat land crossed by travelers

• A large gathering of people moving to a new location

• A European nation challenging the U.S. for the Oregon Territory

What was the starting point of the Oregon Trail?

• Columbia River

• Independence, Missouri

• Snake River

• Great Plains

What did travelers of the Oregon Trail have to cross in Idaho?

• Columbia River

• Snake River

• Great Plains

• Rocky Mountains