Numbers and times
How many miles could they go in one day?
What is about 15 miles?
Name two reasons that they oxen to travel
Name a fort in Wyoming
Fort Laramie
Fort Casper
Fort Bridger
What river did they get off to land on a jumping point?
Missouri River
Name 2 hardships
crossing rivers, starting fires, crowded trails, accidents, weather, mountains, deserts, waiting for ferries, Three Island Crossing, disease, water contamination
What was the cost of a wagon?
What is $100 to $200?
What are three food supplies that were important to bring?
flour, sugar, bacon, dried fruit, beans, salt
Name a famous fort in Nebraska
Fort Kearney
What river flowed through both Nebraska and Wyoming?
Platte River
What did they call a wagon on the prairie?
Prairie schooner
How many miles did they travel altogether?
What was the name of 2 of the Jumping Off points?
Independence, Council Bluffs, St.Joseph, West Port
Name a fort in Idaho
Fort Hall
Fort Boise
Who were to the first two people that went on a wagon and then set up a fort in Oregon?
The Witmans
What are 3 supplies besides food that were necessities?
ammo, guns, tools, cooking utensils, wheels
When is the time they should start?
Name 2 rules of the Wagon Train
1. stay together
2. be on time
3. do chores
4. no swearing drinking while on the trail
5. only eat your share
Name a fort in Oregon
Fort Vancouver
Witman Fort (missionary)
Name a 2 landmarks in Wyoming
Register Cliff
Independence Rock
South Pass
What was their final desination called?
When should they arrive at Independence Rock
Fourth of July
What are 2 reasons to go West?
1. adventure, overcroweded cities, disease, get free land, slavery, Mormons, Gold Rush, Sacagawea made it so it was possible for women
What are 2 reasons wagon trains stopped at forts?
protection, fix wagons, get supplies, send mail, rest
What was a famous landmark in Nebraska?
Chimney Rock
Courthouse Rock
Ash Hollow
Scotts Bluff
How many pounds could a wagon haul?
2400