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Geography
Historic People
Trails
Homes of early Nebraska
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It helps you understand the symbols on a map.
What is a map key/ legend
100
He purchased the Louisianna Territory
Who is Thomas Jefferson
100
People used the trail after hearing about the gold reportedly found in California
What is the Oregon Trail
100
The Native Americans were removed from their lands and placed on these
What are reservations
100
These trails followed the Plate River but went to two differet locations
What are the Oregon and Mormon Trails
200
It is the river that forms the eastern border of Nebraska
What is the Missouri River
200
They headed the exploration west to uncharted lands
Who is Lewis and Clark
200
The Mormons stayed at this Nebraska City before heading on the Morman Trail.
What is Omaha Nebraska
200
If you were a pioneer on the prairie you probably lived in this type of house
What is a sod house
200
It is a famous reggea song performed by Bob Marley about African American soldiers on the frontier
What is Buffalo Soldiers
300
This river is found by the northern boundry of Nebraska
What is the Niobrara
300
He said the Nebraska was the "Great American Desert"
Who is Stephan Long
300
This was a set of trails used by run away slaves and the conductors that led them.
What is the underground railroad
300
If you lived in a town your house was most likely made of these materials
What are rock, wood, stone
300
If you lived in an earth lodge you lived in this type of place
What is a village
400
The symbol represents the interstates that run through your state
What is an interstate symbol/ sign
400
They were African American Soldiers on the fronttier.
Who are Buffalo Soldiers
400
It was the name given to the pioneers who settled the new territories during western expansion
Who are trail-blazers
400
If you were a Nomadic Native American you probably traveled with these
What is a tipi
400
The Northeast region is similar to the Midwest region because of this
What is good farm land
500
This useful part of the map allows the reader to know direction
What is a compass rose
500
They came exploring for riches, wealth, and gold
Who are the Spanish explorers
500
This river trails along the eastern border of Nebraska
What is the Missouri River
500
If you were not a Nomadic Native American you probably lived in this
What is an earth lodge
500
Pioneers often traveled by this mode of transportation
What is a covered wagon