What was a major difference between moving today and moving 150 years ago?

Oregon Territory

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Moving 150 years ago often meant never seeing old friends again.
People moved more frequently 150 years ago.
Travel was faster 150 years ago.
There were more job opportunities 150 years ago.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the starting point for the journey to the Oregon Territory?
Portland, Oregon
Chicago, Illinois
Independence, Missouri
New York City, New York
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a common mode of transportation on the Oregon Trail?
Steamship
Horseback
Bicycle
Covered wagon
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one of the main challenges faced when crossing rivers on the trail?
Finding shallow crossings
Building bridges
Turning wagons into boats
Using ferries
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What disease was a significant threat to travelers on the Oregon Trail?
Malaria
Cholera
Smallpox
Influenza
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did travelers often do to make water safe to drink?
Add salt
Boil it
Filter it
Use purification tablets
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a significant landmark where travelers celebrated Independence Day?
Chimney Rock
Independence Rock
Mount Hood
Devil's Tower
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