Westward Expansion

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Where did the travelers of the Oregon Trail originally set out from? Options: Nebraska, Idaho, Wyoming, Missouri

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Missouri

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How long was the Oregon Trail?

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2,000 miles

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Why would people head West on the Oregon Trail?

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New land, opportunities & life.

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Why did pioneers often walk the entire trip?

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No room inside the wagon

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How many miles was it from Independence Missouri to Oregon City?

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2000 miles

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What illness was considered an instant death threat on the Oregon Trail? Options: dyssentery, cholera, snakebite

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cholera

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This word means one of the first to settle in a place.

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pioneer

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The goals of the Lewis and Clark expedition: Make new friends, go where no one has gone before., To explore the great beyond and meet alien lifeforms., To make friends with the Indians, explore new territory, to find new waterways., Make friends, and keep peace.

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To make friends with the Indians, explore new territory, to find new waterways.

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___________________ was the name of the important journey of exploring the Louisiana Purchase

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Lewis and Clark Expedition

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__________ was an important help as guide and an interpreter during the Lewis and Clark expedition

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Sacagawea