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Life on the Trail
Challenge
100
What type of animal usually pulled the wagons? 
Oxen
100
Where did the Oregon Trail begin?
Independence, Missouri
100
What is another word for someone who moves to a different place within the same country?
Emigrant
100
What is one reason pioneers might go west? 
Land, East was too crowded, A fresh start, wanted freedom, couldn't move east, heard the west was "paradise"
100
What is a wagon circle? 
Wagons would form a circle at night for protection
200
What is another name for covered wagons?
Prairie Schooners
200
What was the name of the route through the mountains that was a 35 mile wide "low spot" in the mountains?
The South Pass
200
What is another word for "starting on the trail"? 
Jumping Off
200
How many months did it take to travel the Oregon Trail?
5-7 months
200
Which landmark did pioneers want to get to by July 4th? Why?
Independence Rock, because it meant that they were on schedule. 
300
Why did pioneers travel in wagon trains? 
It was the safest way
300
Name at least one landmark that is known for being a place where pioneers could trade/buy supplies.
Fort Kearney, Fort Laramie, Independence Missouri, The Dalles
300
Describe how pioneers would cross mountains

They could tie a rope to a tree, and slowly lower the wagon down. (Many Men would help)

300
What was one hardship that pioneers faced on the trail? 
Crossing Rivers, Mountains, Weather, mud, running out of supplies


300
What is the name of the mountain range that the South Pass went through?
Rocky Mountains
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