Trails West

Trails West

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Geography, History, Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What were some of the major challenges faced by pioneers traveling the Oregon Trail?

Back

Harsh weather, disease, lack of water, food shortages, and threat of attacks from Native American tribes

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What were some of the essential items that pioneers needed to bring with them on the Oregon Trail?

Back

Food, water, clothing, tools, and weapons

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What impact did the Oregon Trail have on the development of the western United States?

Back

It facilitated the migration of settlers to the western United States.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What caused the Mormons to choose to move west?

Back

They had been mistreated because of their religious beliefs.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How did people travel along the Oregon Trail? Options: By boat, By wagon train, By railroad, By canal

Back

By wagon train

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which trail was used by a religious group to escape violence and persecution?

Back

The Mormon Trail

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why did the population BOOM in California?

Back

Gold was found in 1849

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