Westward Expansion and the Oregon Trail

Westward Expansion and the Oregon Trail

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video discusses the migration of pioneers and settlers to the Pacific Northwest, focusing on the Oregon Trail from 1840 to 1869. It covers the motivations for westward migration, such as economic opportunities, social status, and land acquisition. The video also explores the promotion of migration by explorers and media, the routes taken, including Cape Horn and the overland route, and the challenges faced on the Oregon Trail. The final leg of the journey to the Willamette River Valley is detailed, highlighting the pioneers' resilience and the socio-economic benefits they gained.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary focus of the migration discussed in the video?

The migration to the East Coast

The migration to the Pacific Northwest

The migration to the Southern States

The migration to the Midwest

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following was NOT a reason for people moving westward?

Seeking personal adventure

Acquiring wealth and land

Avoiding cold weather

Following family and friends

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were some of the key promoters of moving to Oregon?

Politicians

Artists

Explorers and fur traders

Bankers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main challenges of the overland route to the Pacific Northwest?

Lack of food

Hostile weather

Wild animals and diseases

Language barriers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which route was considered more expensive and longer in duration?

The Santa Fe Trail

The Appalachian Trail

The Cape Horn route

The overland route

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the Oregon Trail begin?

Seattle, Washington

San Francisco, California

Portland, Oregon

Independence, Missouri

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant decision point on the Oregon Trail?

Crossing the Mississippi River

Crossing the Great Plains

Choosing between Oregon and California at Fort Hall

Deciding to go through the Appalachian Mountains

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