Oregon Trail Journey and Experiences

The video explores the experience of moving, comparing modern times to the 19th-century journey on the Oregon Trail. It details the challenges faced by families traveling from the Eastern United States to the Oregon Territory, including the preparations, hardships, and eventual arrival. The video concludes with information on visiting historical sites along the trail today.

How did people typically stay in touch with friends after moving 150 years ago?

• By sending emails

• By visiting frequently

• By writing letters

• By phone calls

What was the primary mode of transportation for families moving to the Oregon Territory?

• Bicycles

• Trains

• Covered wagons

• Cars

What was one of the main reasons people decided to move to the Oregon Territory?

• To find new job opportunities

• To escape the cold weather

• To settle land encouraged by the US government

• To join family already there

What type of food was NOT suitable for the journey on the Oregon Trail?

• Bacon

• Fresh vegetables

• Flour

• Dried fruit

How did families ensure their wagons could cross rivers?

• By waiting for the water to recede

• By turning them into boats

• By using ferries

• By building bridges

What was a common illness that travelers faced on the Oregon Trail?

• Smallpox

• Influenza

• Malaria

• Cholera

What did travelers often drink instead of water due to its bad taste?

• Milk

• Tea

• Coffee

• Juice

What was a significant landmark that indicated travelers were making good progress?

• Willamette Valley

• Independence Rock

• Mount Hood

• Oregon City

What emotion did travelers feel upon seeing Mount Hood?

• Excitement

• Disappointment

• Fear

• Hope

How many people approximately made the journey on the Oregon Trail between the 1840s and 1880s?

• 100,000 to 200,000

• 500,000 to 700,000

• 300,000 to 500,000

• 200,000 to 300,000