Vocabulary
Pioneers had no grocery stores. What vocabulary word describes where they shopped to get the food they needed during their journey?
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What is Independence Rock?
Independence Rock represented the halfway point on the trail.
Some people wanted to move west because they saw the chance to own......
Land
Why would it be bad if the buffalo frightened the cattle?
It would make them run and crush the wagons.
About how long did it take for pioneers to get to their new homes on foot?
About 5 months
Choose the vocabulary word to complete the sentence.
Saying the pledge of allegiance is a act for the citizens of the United States.
Patriotic
Who was James Beckworth?
A famous African American Mountain Man
Some people moved west because they wanted a...
Fresh Start
What was the biggest danger on the trail?
Disease
Advertisements and newspaper reports did not give a complete picture of the daily of Western life.
hardships
What vocabulary word describes this saying,
"Save big money at Menards!"
Slogan
The Frontier Wagon
Why did the wagons have to be small and light?
Daily Double!!!
When people heard about the California Gold Rush, they went West for the chance to.......
Strike it rich!, money, fortunate
What disease came from drinking polluted water and caused death?
Cholera
What type of animals were used to pull wagons?
Oxen/Bulls
Something that is usual or normal.
Typical
What did a typical pioneer diet consist of?
Bacon, ham, dried fruit, bread, coffee, tea
The news of the California Gold Rush Spread quickly! By, 1852, more than people had moved to California to seek their fortunes!
300,000
Name 2 other diseases besides cholera that pioneers died from.
Smallpox and mumps
Daily Double!
Why did the pioneers form Wagon trains?
They believed a large group would keep them safe.
Something that is very useful is....
Handy
How did America Grow?
The Louisiana Purchase
Why wasn't the growth of the United States a victory for everyone?
Native Americans lost their homes that were taken by the pioneers moving West.
Why could leaving too late in the season cause danger for pioneers?
It could trap pioneers in snow or mountain storms.
What danger did the rain cause?
washed out roads, hard to see the path