Explore The Wild West! - Part II

From Paragraph 15: Why were oxen important to pioneers?

• They were fun to ride

• They made good pets

• They were strong and helped pull heavy loads

• They could be traded for supplies

From Paragraph 16: Why did pioneers bring so many supplies in their wagons?

• They were planning to open stores

• They needed everything to start a new life

• They didn't know how long the trip would be

• They wanted to sell items along the way

From Paragraph 17: What happened when pioneers packed too much?

• They had to buy more oxen

• They sold their extra things

• They had to throw items away along the trail

• They gave them to other families

From Paragraph 18: Why did most pioneers walk beside the wagons?

• They were scared of falling

• They wanted to save food

• The wagons were too small

• Wagons were uncomfortable, and walking saved space and helped the oxen

From 'Then and Now': What does the comparison of costs and travel time show?

• Airplanes are more expensive

• Traveling today is much easier and faster than in the past

• Pioneers liked walking

• The West is farther away now

From Paragraph 19: Why did pioneers travel in wagon trains?

• It was more fun

• They didn't know the way

• They believed it would be safer and more helpful to travel in groups

• It was required by law

From the section 'Independence Rock': Why was Independence Rock important?

• It was a place to find water

• It was the end of the trail

• It was a place to leave names and a halfway marker

• It had gold inside

From Paragraph 20: What was the job of the captain in a wagon train?

• Cook the food

• Entertain the group

• Make decisions and lead the group

• Write letters for everyone

From Paragraph 21: What was one danger pioneers faced on the trail?

• Car accidents

• Stampeding buffalo could damage wagons

• Too much food

• Too many people

From Paragraph 22: How did pioneers cross deep rivers?

• They waited for the river to dry

• They swam with the oxen

• They used toll bridges or made rafts

• They called for help