Oregon Trail

What were the pioneers on the Oregon Trail seeking?

• Looking for buried treasure

• New opportunities, land for farming, and a better life in the West

• Searching for lost artifacts

• Escaping from a natural disaster

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

• Friendly encounters, smooth sailing, abundant resources

• Sunny weather, paved roads, peaceful surroundings

• Harsh weather, disease outbreaks, lack of resources, rough terrain, attacks, accidents

Why was it important for pioneers to have the right supplies for the journey?

• Pioneers needed the right supplies to survive the journey by having enough food, water, tools, and other necessities.

• Pioneers needed the right supplies to avoid getting lost

• Pioneers needed the right supplies to have a comfortable journey

• Pioneers needed the right supplies to impress others

How did Native Americans interact with pioneers on the Oregon Trail?

• Through social media interactions

• Through trading, providing guidance, offering food and supplies, and sometimes conflicts.

• Through telepathic communication

• By sending carrier pigeons

What were some common diseases that affected pioneers on the trail?

• cholera, dysentery, typhoid fever, malaria

• smallpox

• yellow fever

• influenza

How did pioneers navigate and keep track of their progress on the Oregon Trail?

• Pioneers navigated using road signs

• Pioneers navigated using landmarks, maps, guides, and celestial navigation.

• Pioneers navigated using telepathy

• Pioneers navigated using GPS devices

What were some of the dangers of crossing rivers on the Oregon Trail?

• Sunbathing, picnic, swimming

• Drowning, strong currents, loss of supplies/livestock, dangerous wildlife

How did the landscape and terrain impact the journey on the Oregon Trail?

• The landscape and terrain presented challenges such as steep inclines, rough terrain, river crossings, and unpredictable weather conditions.

• The journey was hindered by the lack of scenic views

• Travelers faced no obstacles due to the landscape and terrain

• The landscape and terrain were flat and easy to traverse

What were some of the key landmarks or destinations along the Oregon Trail?

• Pike's Peak, Colorado

• Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

• St. Louis, Missouri

• Independence, Missouri; Fort Laramie, Wyoming; Chimney Rock, Nebraska; Fort Bridger, Wyoming; Willamette Valley, Oregon