Wagons
What happened when an axle broke on the wagon?
They needed to leave the wagon on the side of the trail.
How much food did a family of four need?
Approximately 2,000 pounds
How many deaths were there per mile?
10-15
What type of food did they carry?
Rice,beans, and dried meat
What is the disease that happens when you drink dirty water?
Cholera
How much pounds stuff could the wagon hold?
2,000 pounds.
Why did the donner party have to resort to Cannabalism?
They didnt make it west by winter and they ran out of food.
What was one of the main reason pioneers died?
Wagon accidents.
How much bacon did pioneers carry?
75 pounds
the disease of being too dirty?
dysentry
What is a traditional wagons name?
A Prairie Schooner
In a Family of four how much did each person eat? do the math (they had 2,000 pounds)
500 Pounds
How many pioneers died on the oregon trail?
30,000 pioneers
What did pioneers carry to protect themselves?
A Rifle or a shotgun
What i smallpox?
A disease with a fever,and it is very contagious.
What was the cover of the wagon made of?
A waterproof linseed oil canvas.
Since there wasnt much clean water what did the pioneers drink?
Wine and Cider
How did pioneers drown on the oregon trail?
They fell underwater and got stuck under a wagon Wheel.
What did pioneers carry to farm?
A plow and,seeds for corn
What is measles?
A disease with a fever, and a really bad cough
How much did the wagon cost?
400$
What animals did they hunt?
Buffalo,Deer and wild turkey.
How many pioneers died of native american attacks?
400 pioneers
What did pioneers carry to stay warm?
Layered clothing and blankets.
What is influenza?
a disease that can seriously hurt a person with a weak immune system.