Conestoga Wagon and Westward Expansion

Conestoga Wagon and Westward Expansion

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Geography

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

Used 1+ times

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The video explores the complexities of traveling the Oregon Trail, highlighting the historical context of westward expansion following the Louisiana Purchase. It discusses the different types of wagons used, such as the lighter prairie schooner and the heavier conestoga wagon, and the challenges faced by travelers. The video also explains why people rarely rode in wagons due to space and comfort issues, emphasizing the practicalities of walking alongside them.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main challenges when choosing a wagon for the Oregon Trail?

Ensuring the wagon had a roof

Choosing between speed and strength

Finding a wagon with a built-in kitchen

Finding a wagon with enough seats

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event significantly boosted the concept of westward expansion?

The Civil War

The Gold Rush

The signing of the Declaration of Independence

The Louisiana Purchase

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the most popular type of wagon used by pioneers on the Oregon Trail?

Stagecoach

Covered wagon

Prairie schooner

Conestoga wagon

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the prairie schooner more suited for long-distance travel?

It had more seats

It was lighter and smaller

It had better suspension

It could carry more weight

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the original purpose of the conestoga wagon?

Farming

Transporting people

Hauling freight

Military use

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a unique feature of the conestoga wagon compared to the prairie schooner?

It had a larger and non-flat box

It was lighter

It had a flat shape

It required fewer horses

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of horses were used to pull the conestoga wagon?

Conestoga horses

Clydesdales

Arabians

Mustangs

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