In what city did the Oregon Trail begin?

What was the main vehicle used to carry belongings by pioneers on the Oregon Trail?

The main danger to pioneers on the trail was Native Americans.

Around how long did it typically take for a wagon train to travel the Oregon Trail?

In what state did the Oregon Trail end?

What was the main cause of death to pioneers on the trail?

What was the main item that pioneers brought with them in their covered wagons?

What year did the gold rush in California begin?

Where was gold first discovered in California?

What was the nickname for people who moved to California during the gold rush?

What state was admitted as the 31st of the United States?

Some store owners became rich selling gold prospectors their supplies.

What were towns called that grew rapidly when gold was discovered nearby?

What was it called when miners used pans to separate dirt from gold?

What were towns called that were abandoned once the gold was gone?

Despite the hype, very little gold was mined during the California gold rush.

Where were the Native American tribes forced to march during the Trail of Tears?

What law was passed in 1830 that forced the tribes out of the Southern United States?

Most Native Americans were excited to leave their homeland and go somewhere new.

What was the first tribe that was forced to leave the South in 1831?

Around how many Cherokee people died during the Trail of Tears?

What U.S. president convinced some Cherokee leaders to sign a treaty selling their land?

Around how many Cherokee people were forced to leave their homeland?

Much of the new land promised the Native Americans was later taken away by the U.S. government.