Journey of a Pioneer
Did pioneers travel alone or together?
They traveled together in groups of wagons called trains.
Did Johnny Appleseed travel alone or in a group?
He traveled alone.
What was in John Henry's had when he was born?
He was born with a hammer in his hand.
hoofed, shaggy animal with large horns
buffalo
John Henry faced a big challenge when he raced against the steam drill. Did Johnny Appleseed face any challenges?
Johnny Appleseed challenged the Woodsmen to see who could clear the trees the fastest. This helped hi clear the forest quickly so he could plant more apple trees.
What did the pioneers do when their load was too heavy to cross the mountain?
They got rid of their stuff.
Was Johnny Appleseed afraid of the Indians?
No, he was friendly with them.
Name two jobs that John Henry had.
He worked picking cotton in the fields. He worked on a riverboat.
large, flat areas of land with short grass
plains
What kind of stories were John Henry and Johnny Appleseed?
They were legends.
True or false: the pioneers were afraid of the Indians.
True
Who took care of Johnny when he got sick?
The Indians cared for Johnny when he was sick.
Why did John Henry leave home?
He left home to do exciting jobs.
someone who is the first of a culture to live there
pioneer
How were John Henry and Johnny Appleseed different?
Teacher will accept correct answers.
Why did pioneers leave their homes?
Times were tough and they were looking for free land that was bigger than their small plots so they could produce many crops.
What did Johnny Appleseed do with the children?
He told them stories of his exciting adventures.
Which was faster digging out the tunnels, the steam drill of John Henry?
John Henry
a trip across a long span of time
journey
John Henry used a hammer, and Johnny Appleseed used apple seeds. How did each of them use their tools to help others?
Teacher will accept correct answers.
Why did pioneers form a corral?
They did this to keep their animals in and wild animals out.
Was Johnny afraid of animals? Explain your answer.
He was not afraid of animals. He would play with them.
How did John Henry die?
His heart exploded (he was overworked).
groups of American Indians who share a culture
tribe
Both John Henry and Johnny Appleseed became legends. What makes them special enough to be remembered?
Teacher will accept correct responses.