Oregon Trail

What was the primary mode of transportation for emigrants on the Oregon Trail?

• Boats

• Trains

• Covered wagons

• Horseback

Why did emigrants often walk alongside their wagons instead of riding in them?

• To avoid damaging the wagons

• Because the wagons were too small

• To keep an eye on their livestock

• Because riding in the wagons was uncomfortable

What was one method emigrants used to cross rivers safely?

• Building bridges

• Using multiple oxen teams to pull the wagons

• Swimming across with their belongings

• Waiting for the river to dry up

What was a major cause of death for emigrants on the Oregon Trail?

• Attacks by Native Americans

• Diseases like cholera and dysentery

• Animal attacks

• Starvation due to lack of food

How did Native Americans initially interact with emigrants on the Oregon Trail?

• They ignored the emigrants completely

• They demanded payment for crossing their land

• They acted as guides and trading partners

• They frequently attacked wagon trains