The Oregon Trail

Pioneers traveling to the western United States

Native American tribes migrating eastward

European explorers mapping the New World

Gold miners heading to California

California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado

Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon

Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California

Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi

It had no impact on the settlement.

It facilitated the migration and settlement of thousands of Americans in the West.

It was a barrier to the settlement of the West.

It only impacted the settlement of the East.

That a small group could successfully travel across the country

That large groups were necessary for safety

That the journey was impossible without a guide

That only experienced travelers could make the journey

A horse

A wagon

A map

A compass

In the spring

In the summer

In the fall

In the winter

10-20 miles

500 miles

100 miles

25 miles

Because it was a landmark for pioneers traveling westward.

Because it was a place where travelers carved their names.

Because it was a large rock formation in the desert.

Because it was a site of historical battles.

Diseases, Accidents, Weather

Wild Animals, Native American Attacks, Starvation

Bandits, River Crossings, Lost Supplies

All of the above

Conditions improved with better maps and guides.

Conditions improved with the construction of railroads.

Conditions improved with the establishment of supply stations.

Conditions improved with the development of new technologies.