Westward Expansion and the Oregon Trail

About how long is the Oregon Trail?

• 100 miles

• 500 miles

• 1,000 miles

• 2,000 miles

• 4,000 miles

In what state did the Oregon Trail begin?

• New York

• Missouri

• Florida

• California

• Wyoming

What was the main vehicle used to carry belongings by pioneers on the Oregon Trail?

• Train

• Steamboat

• Covered Wagon

• Car

• Airplane

TRUE OR FALSE: The main danger to pioneers on the trail was Native Americans.

• TRUE

• FALSE

About how long did it take for a wagon train to travel the Oregon Trail?

• 2 weeks

• 1 month

• 5 months

• 1 year

• 2 years

Which of the following states did the Oregon Trail NOT pass through?

• California

• Nebraska

• Wyoming

• Idaho

• Oregon

During what century was the Oregon Trail most traveled?

• 1600s

• 1700s

• 1800s

• 1900s

• 2000s

In what state did the Oregon Trail end?

• California

• Washington

• Arizona

• New Mexico

• Oregon

What was the main cause of death to pioneers on the trail?

• Starvation

• Disease

• Native American attacks

• Tornadoes

• Fire

What was the main item that pioneers brought with them in their covered wagons?

• Food

• Furniture

• Clothes

• Books

• Electronics