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Where was the Wild West?
The Wild West was the lands west of the Mississippi River.
Why did President Jefferson need a map of the West?
The land was new and not explored by European Americans.
How did newspapers influence people to move west?
The newspapers influenced people to move west by making the West sound amazing. They sold people on the idea that they wanted to go there.
The meaning of the term "handy" in paragraph 19 is __
The meaning of the term "typical" in paragraph 28 is ____.
When was the time of the Wild West?
The time of the Wild West started in the early 1800s and ended in 1890.
How did Lewis and Clark go about mapping the West?
Lewis and Clark explored the land with 50 people. A French Canadian trapper and his native American wife, Sacagawea helped them.
What problems did the pioneers face and how did they solve them?
The pioneers had to bring almost all of their things, but then they didn't have enough room or their wagons were too heavy for the oxen. So they had to decide to leave heavy items like furniture behind.
How long would it take to reach their new homes if they could travel 25 miles per day?
If they could travel 25 miles per day, they would travel for 80 days.
What was the Pony Express?
The Pony Express was a mailing company that delivered mail from St. Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento California in only 10 days.
Where did the trails west begin?
How did Sacagawea and her husband help Lewis and Clark?
Sacagawea and her husband helped Lewis and Clark by translating for them to the Native American tribes.
What kind of planning was required before the pioneers could start west?
The pioneers had to plan what they would bring and what they would leave behind. (Food, tools, supplies) and they had to plan when they would leave.
What was Independence Rock?
Independence Rock is a giant rock that marked the halfway point on the trail.
About how long was the "nooning" break?
The "nooning" break was two to three hours, from about noon to mid afternoon.
What and whom did the Wild West involve?
The Wild West included pioneers, cowboys, and Native Americans.
Why do you think Lewis and Clark kept detailed journals on their expedition?
What is the central idea of the section "Moving West"?
The journey west was difficult and pioneers went on the journey for many reasons.
What dangers did the pioneers face?
The dangers pioneers faced are buffalo stampedes, snow on the trail, river crossings, attacks by Native Americans, and especially diseases. (small pox, mumps, and cholera)
Why was important for the wagon trains to take a long "nooning" break?
It was important for the wagon trains to take a long "nooning" break because the travel was hard and people and the oxen needed to recover and rest so they could move in the afternoon and into the evening.
Explain why the author includes the photograph on page 253?
The author includes the photograph on page 253 to show the pioneer's life in Independence Missouri.
What is the central idea of the paragraph, "Presenting...James Beckwourth"?
James Beckwourth was a famous mountain man who helped settlers get to California.
How much did the pioneers spend on their supplies?
Pioneers spent $500-$1,000 on their supplies.
It was important for the pioneers to reach it by July 4 because they ran the danger of running into storms in the mountains farther on.
Pioneers ate food like bacon, ham, rice, and dried fruit because these foods last longer without refrigeration than other foods. The meats are cured and do not spoil easily.