Explore the Wild West HMH Pages 249-256

Reread pages 249 & 250. What is the central idea of this section?

Reread pages 249 & 250. What details and evidence supports the central idea?

Select all that are true.

• The journey west was up to 2,000 miles long.

• Pioneers got to the west mostly by walking.

• People went west to take Oregon from Great Britain.

• People went west to find gold, start businesses, or have religious freedom.

The kind of planning required before the pioneers could start heading west was:

• What they would have to leave behind.

• What kinds of food to bring.

• What could they buy along the way.

• What the Natives they encountered would like as gifts.

Reread Page 251.
What is the main problem that the pioneers faced that this section describes?

What is the main solution to the problem that the author describes on page 251?

• Being thoughtful about what to take and what to leave behind.

• Getting the biggest possible wagon.

• Having extremely strong oxen to take as much as possible.

• Bringing many weapons to protect themselves.

Remember the journey could be as long as 2000 miles.
How long would it take the pioneers to reach their new homes if they traveled 25 miles a day?

• 100 days

• 70 days

• 80 days

• 90 days

Remember, the journey could be as much as 2000 miles.
What if they only traveled 12.5 miles a day?

• A little more than 5 months.

• About 4 months

• More than 7 months.

• Almost 9 months.

What was Independence Rock?

• A landmark on the Oregon Trail

• A type of music genre

• A famous battle site

• A historical novel

Why was it important to get to Independence Rock by July 4th?

• To celebrate Independence Day

• To avoid winter snows in the mountains

• To meet a supply wagon

• To join a larger group of travelers

The pioneers faced various dangers during their journey, including:
Select all that are true.

• Buffalo stampedes

• Getting trapped in the snow

• River crossings

• Diseases like smallpox and cholera