Oregon Trail
What direction did those traveling on the Oregon Trail go?
West
Who was an Army Scout, a Mountain Man, and a guide that was among the first to find the Oregon Trail route?
Kit Carson
What constantly bit travelers on this journey?
Mosquitoes
What white substance was stored in large bags and was used in making hot cakes?
Flour
What city was the starting point for the Oregon Trail journey?
Independence
What small animal, new to people traveling west, lives in colonies and is in the squirrel family?
Prairie Dog
Why was it important to commence the journey from Independence, Missouri in late winter/early spring?
To arrive before an early winter
What food was made by hanging to dry inside a wagon when oxen died on the journey?
Jerky
What fort mentioned in Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie in the Utah Territory could travelers stop to rest and restock while on the Oregon Trail? I
Fort Bridger
What robust but slow-moving animals pulled wagons on the Oregon Trail?
Oxen
What was the greatest danger of crossing a swollen river?
Drowning
What root plant resembles a carrot but is poisonous?
Hemlock
How long did successful Oregon Trail journeys take?
4-6 months
What method of transportation did MOST people use along the Oregon Trail? Think about this one!
They walked
(The driver of the wagon rode and steered the animals pulling, all healthy folks walked to preserve the strength of the animals)
What was the name given to the group of people who were caught by a snow storm when they took a short cut and as a result many died from freezing or starvation?
The Donner Party
What beverage was consumed by nearly all ages and was actually good for the travelers in moderation.
Coffee