Pioneer Life
What is the most commonly traveled trail by pioneers?
the Oregon trail
Where was Tecumseh and his tribe settled?
present day Indiana
what did roads look like in the 1800s?
dirt and mud paths
when did Indiana become a state?
December 11, 1816
What was the most common way for pioneers to travel?
covered wagon
How did Tecumseh attempt to deal with white settlers on Native American land?
He tried to unite Native tribes
what was the fastest transportation before trains?
the stagecoach
what was Indiana called before it was a state?
Northwest Territory
What is the most common livestock pioneers had?
cows, hogs, and sheeps
What was Tecumsehs goal?
Unite all Native Americans and stop unfair treatys
What was the first form transportation in Indiana
flatboat down the OHIO RIVER
Vincennes
When did pioneers live?
late 1700's to the early 1800's
True or false: Is one of Tecumseh brothers named Tenswataka?
False: Tenskwatawa is his real name
What was the first road in Indiana?
The Historic Michigan Road
what is the main culture in Indiana?
farmers
What state did most pioneers travel to?
Oregon
Where was Tecumseh born?
DOWN IN OHIO
what year was the Madison and Indianapolis railroad operational?
1841
what is the hippy town in Indiana?
Bloomington