Most people who set out for Oregon left their lives as _____________ (what was their job?).
farmers
100
There were many obstacles on the Oregon Trail. Which type of obstacle was the most dangerous?
River crossing
100
After their morning routines, trail blazers would travel the Oregon Trail until noon. How did most people travel during the day?
On foot / walking
100
What was the best choice for a work animal that could pull the wagons?
Oxen
100
Although some Native Americans were hostile, most Indians on the Oregon Trail were ____________.
Peaceful etc.
200
What was the nick-name given to the small covered wagons used on the Oregon Trail?
Prairie Schooners
200
The most common accident on the trail was___________________________
Getting run over by wagon wheels.
200
In the evenings, around 5:00pm, wagon trains would look for a good place to stop for the night. What were two things they hoped to find in their resting locations?
water and grass
200
Which wagon wheels were smaller, the front or the back? (for an extra 200 points, why were they smaller?)
The front wheels were smaller because it made it easier to turn the wagon, and it was less difficult to drive over bumps/rocks.
200
Many Indians were eager to ___________ with the settlers.
trade
300
About how long would the journey typically take?
5 months
300
Other than the wagons, what else did pioneers bring with them that could cause them harm?
Animals (oxen, horses)
300
Why did wagon trains park their wagons in a circle at night?
So animals wouldn't wander off too far, to protect the livestock
300
The wagons used on the Oregon trail were smaller than the popular "conestoga" wagon design. Why was it important for the wagon to smaller?
Because it was a long journey, and they didn't want to over-work their animals to the point of exhaustion.
300
It is estimated that over 20 years, Indians killed 362 emigrants. In that same time period, _____________ killed 426 Indians.
emigrants, pioneers
400
What food ingredient did pioneers pack the most of (used for Johnny Cakes, hard tack, and biscuits)
Flour
400
What was the number 1 cause of death on the trail?
Sickness / Disease
400
What did women and girls wear on the trail?
Dresses, bloomers, bonnets
400
What was the actual purpose of a "Jockey Box?"
It held tools.
400
Why might the Native Americans been unhappy about the emigrants traveling to Oregon?
They were traveling there to take the land that was their home.
500
What was the term used for the idea that Americans were meant to travel West and bring religion and civilization to the Western territories? (2 words)
Manifest Destiny
500
If the number of people that died on the Oregon Trail were spread out evenly across the entire 2,000 mile trail, how many grave stones would there be in one mile?
10 graves per mile
500
How did the wagon trains make sure they were safe at night?
They had men stay up and keep watch.
500
What was the name of the 4x10 foot box that held the Pioneers' cargo?
Wagon bed
500
The most dominant tribe along the Oregon Trail were the _______________ people.