Explore the Wild West! Summative Assessment

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What was one of the main dangers faced by pioneers on the trail?

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Getting cholera from polluted drinking water.

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In which direction did pioneers travel to reach the gold fields?

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West.

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What vocabulary word fits in the sentence: 'A typical pioneer diet ___________ of ham, rice, bacon, dried fruit, bread, coffee, and tea'?

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Consisted.

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What was NOT a reason for wagon trains to take a 'nooning' break?

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So the pioneers could build a fire and take a nap.

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What was the purpose of President Jefferson sending Lewis and Clark on their expedition?

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To explore the land to hopefully discover a river leading west.

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What was a common illness that affected pioneers due to poor water sources?

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Cholera.

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What were the primary food items in a typical pioneer diet?

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Ham, rice, bacon, dried fruit, bread, coffee, and tea.

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What does the term 'nooning' refer to in the context of wagon trains?

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A break taken by pioneers during the day.

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Who were the two explorers sent by President Jefferson to explore the western territories?

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Meriwether Lewis and William Clark.

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What was a significant motivation for pioneers traveling west during the Gold Rush?

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The search for gold.