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WorksheetsThe Oregon Trail
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
How many miles was the Oregon Trail?
1000
225
2170
3012
Approximately how many people traveled the Oregon Trail?
300,000-500,000
100,000-300,000
900,000-1,000,000
50,000-100,000
Why did people want to travel west?
To become fur traders
To mine gold
To buy inexpensive farmland
Because there were good schools
Where did the Oregon Trail begin?
Oregon City, OR
Boise, ID
Evansville, IN
Independence, MO
Which landmark signified the beginning of mountainous terrain for Oregon Trail travelers?
Chimney Rock
Independence Rock
Fort Boise
Washington Monument
The final destination on the Oregon Trail was ______ ____, Oregon.
(a)
What were the main geographic challenges on the Oregon Trail?
Oceans, Mountains, Landslides
Mountains, Rivers, Oceans
Mountains, Rivers, Deserts
Lakes, Deserts, Forests
Which was the PRIMARY cause of disease on the Oregon Trail?
lack of medicine
contaminated water
rotten food
weather conditions
Why was the Oregon Trail Important?
It inspired a video game
Economic Impacts
Increased settlement
Cultural Exchanges
The Oregon Trail is a symbol of the (a) Spirit.
