Westward Expansion Review Packet

What was the Oregon Trail’s starting point?

• St. Louis, Missouri

• Independence, Missouri

• Denver, Colorado

• Salt Lake City, Utah

What was the destination of most settlers on the Oregon Trail?

• California Gold Mines

• Willamette Valley, Oregon

• Texas Ranches

• The Great Plains

What was a common cause of death on the Oregon Trail?

• Wild animal attacks

• Lightning strikes

• Disease, such as cholera

• Starvation

What was the name of the main mountain pass through the Rockies?

• Cumberland Gap

• Donner Pass

• South Pass

• Sierra Pass

How many miles could a wagon train typically travel per day?

• 50 miles

• 25 miles

• 10-15 miles

• 5 miles

What law forced Native American tribes off their lands to make way for settlers?

• The Stamp Act

• The Homestead Act

• The Indian Removal Act

• The Oregon Treaty

What was NOT a fort along the Oregon Trail?

• Fort Laramie

• Fort Hall

• Fort McHenry

• Fort Boise

What led to a decline in the use of the Oregon Trail?

• The Transcontinental Railroad

• The Homestead Act

What event led to increased U.S. military presence in the Oregon Territory?

• The Gold Rush

• The Whitman Massacre

• The Homestead Act

• The signing of the Oregon Treaty

What was the primary reason pioneers traveled on the Oregon Trail?

• To escape religious persecution

• To seek new land and economic opportunities

• To join the military

• To trade with Native Americans