the trail itself
the oregon trail officially started in this Missouri town.
what is independence
this type of wagon was commonly used by pioneers on the oregon trail.
what is a covered wagon?
this disease, caused by contaminated water, was a common killer on the Oregon trail
what is cholera?
this was a common item traded between pioneers and native Americans.
what is food?
this famous landmark in Nebraska was a key navigational point on the trail.
what is chimney rock
this animal was the most common choice for pulling wagons on the trail
what is an ox or oxen?
this accident, often caused by carelessness, was a major threat to wagon and supplies.
what is fire?
some pioneers experienced this negative interaction with native americans.
what is conflict?
this mountain range posed a significant challenge to travelers on the Oregon trail.
what are the rocky mountains
this essential item was used for cooking meals on the trail
what is a Dutch oven?
this type of snake posed a danger to travelers and their livestock.
what is a rattlesnake?
many pioneers relied on native Americans for this type of assistance.
what is help?
this river had to be crossed, often with difficulty, near the end of the trail.
what is the Columbia river?
this was a common activity to pass the time during long days on the trail
what is walking or singing, storytelling?
this condition, caused by lack of vitamin C, was a serious health concern.
what is scurvy?
this tribe lived in the snake river region, an area crossed by the Oregon trail.
who are the Shoshone?
this fort, located in present day Wyoming, was a major trading post and resupply point.
what is fort Laramie?
this material was used to cover the wagons providing protection.
what is a canvas?
this natural disaster could cause flash floods and wash away wagons and supplies.
what is a thunderstorm?
this was a common reason for conflict between pioneers and native Americans.
what is competition for resources?