Food and Supplies
Did most people bring weapons?
Yes, they did.
Who was the President during the OT?
James K Polk
What were some of the sicknesses they faced on the OT?
cholera, measles, mumps, typhoid, and dysentery
How any Ft. Halls are there?
1
What was the starting point of the OT?
Independence, Missouri
Name 3 common foods on the OT.
bacon, flour, coffee, beans
Who named it the OT?
Robert Stuart
What are two ways people crossed rivers during the OT?
fording, caulking wagons to float, usine commercial ferries, or building rafts.
What was the second fort on the OT?
Ft. Laramie
How long was the OT?
2170-2200 miles
What was the most hunted animal for food on the OT?
Buffalo
Who was the first missionary (single person not a married couple) on the OT?
Nathaniel Wyeth
How many people died on the OT?
1 out of 10 or about of 20,000-30,000 people
How tall is Chimney Rock?
325 ft.
What major river did the OT closely follow for most of its journey?
The Platte River
What type of fuel was used as a substitute for wood?
Buffalo chips
Who was the first person to navigate the Snake River?
Wilson Price Hunt
What is the slowest moving river on the OT?
Tualatin River
What is the Snake River know for?
Known for its Hells Canyon
When did the first person take a railroad across the OT?
May 1968
What was the most important specialized liquid to bring?
Vinegar
Who was the first influencer on the OT?
Ezra Meeker
What is the highest elevation of Pikes Peak?
14,115 ft.
What is the true longest grave yard along the trail?
50-80 yards
Why do people call it the Snake River?
It is named after the Shoshone Indians who lived in the region.