7.5 Day 2 Oregon Trail

Which state does the Oregon Trail pass through after Nebraska?

• Wyoming

• Iowa

• Missouri

• Idaho

What caused the population of Florida to grow?

• People moved there for farming, land, and new opportunities.

• People moved there for the cold climate.

• People moved there for the mountains.

• People moved there for the desert.

How long was the journey across the Oregon Trail?

• 500 miles

• 1,000 miles

• 2,000 miles

• 3,000 miles

What feature allowed the canvas top of the wagon to be closed in bad weather?

• Zipper

• Velcro

• Drawstring

• Buttons

What did Manifest Destiny encourage settlers to do?

• Move east and build factories.

• Stay in their current locations.

• Move west, build new towns, and claim more land.

• Focus on trading with Europe.

Oregon Trail 

• a route used during the US migration westward

• a person who went to California for the gold rush

• a giving up ( as in territory or rights ) to another

• a government in which citizens rule through elected representatives

What was a prairie schooner used for during the journey on the Oregon Trail?

• A type of boat for river crossings

• A wooden wagon covered with a canvas top

• A shelter for camping at night

• A tool for hunting

Which state did Florida have to wait for before becoming a state?

• Iowa

• Texas

• California

• New York

In what year did the U.S. acquire Florida from Spain?

• 1821

• 1839

• 1845

• 1800

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

• Lack of water and wild animals

• Crazy weather, illness, and wagon breakdowns

• Friendly encounters with locals

• Easy access to food and supplies