Exploring the Oregon Trail

What was the main purpose of the Oregon Trail?

• To find gold in California

• To help settlers travel west to Oregon

• To trade with Native Americans

• To build railroads

Which animal was most commonly used to pull wagons on the Oregon Trail?

• Horses

• Oxen

• Camels

• Elephants

What river did many travelers follow for part of the Oregon Trail?

• Mississippi River

• Missouri River

• Amazon River

• Nile River

If a family started their journey on the Oregon Trail too late in the year, what problem might they face?

• Too much rain

• Running out of daylight

• Getting caught in winter snow

• Too many wildflowers

Why did settlers need to pack enough food and supplies before starting the Oregon Trail?

• There were many stores along the way

• They could hunt for everything they needed

• There were few places to get supplies on the trail

• The journey was very short

If a wagon wheel broke during the journey, what would settlers most likely do?

• Leave the wagon behind

• Try to fix or replace the wheel

• Call for a tow truck

• Wait for someone to bring a new wagon

What was the primary mode of transportation for pioneers traveling the Oregon Trail?

• Horseback

• Walking

• Covered wagons

• Steamboats

What was the primary reason pioneers traveled the Oregon Trail?

• To find gold

• For religious freedom

• To claim land for farming

• To trade with Native Americans

What did the pioneers use to heat their food?

• fire wood

• buffalo dung

• charcoal

• no eating on the trail

The trip to Oregon was over 2000 miles and can take from 4-6 months to travel to the destination

• true

• false