Vocab
a person who goes first and clears the way for others to follow
pioneer
a circle formed by wagons at night for protection and a corral for cattle
wagon circle
What time period did the pioneers live?
1800's
What was Daniel Boone's famous path?
Wilderness Road
What were some hardships that pioneers experienced?
broken wagon wheels, bad weather, sickness, wagon turning over, bumpy rides, lack of food/water, robbers
unsettled land and wilderness in the West
frontier
a special blanket made of patches that recorded memories from your life
quilts
Reasons why the pioneers moved west
less crowded living conditions, new land, gold in California, opportunity/adventure
Why did families travel with other families?
Provided help in times of trouble. Good company and could share chores.
True or False. Children were required to work/help along the way.
True
thick woods
wilderness
something you have to have in order to live
need
a gun - find food and for protection
What needs (not luxuries) did pioneer families take with them?
warm clothing, blankets, dried food, salted meat, cornmeal, flour, cooking pots, nails, axes, plow, books to teach, sometimes a cow or two
What were some of the children's jobs during the trip?
milking cows, fetching water, washing dishes, shaking out dusty blankets, collecting firewood, helping with meals
a man who had made a western trip before and was now willing to lead others
wagon master
something extra to have above what it needed
luxury
Who was one of America's great pioneers?
Daniel Boone
What was the best animal to pull a wagon and why?
Oxen because they were strong
Cooper
a large group of pioneer families traveling West together
wagon train
flatter land to the west between the Appalachian and Rocky Mountains (middle of the US)
plains
How did pioneers lead the way west for other families to follow?
Used an ax to create a path
What were some new animals to the pioneers?
buffalo and prairie dogs
Does mom love Cooper?
YES