Vocabulary
What does posts mean?
Posts were forts or stopping places along the trail where people could buy supplies.
Posts were forts or stopping places along the trail where people could buy supplies.
Why did pioneers travel in wagon trains instead of alone?
Because it was safer — families could help each other with food, repairs, and protection.
These were used for transporation and were usually pulled by horses.
Covered Wagons
What famous rock did travelers carve their names into?
Independence Rock
What does patriotic mean?
People who act in a patriotic way toward a country show that they love that country.
Cowboys wore these to protect them from dust kicked up by cattle.
Bandana
How long did a journey west usually take?
Answer: It often took four to six months by wagon.
It often took four to six months by wagon.
What was one reason people moved west?
To find gold or new land
What does knowledge mean?
Information or understanding about something.
What was the main food pioneers ate during their journey?
Beans, bacon, biscuits, and dried fruits — foods that lasted a long time.
What were people called who explored the west and settled on new land?
Pioneers
About how long did the Oregon Trail journey take?
4–6 months
What does slogans mean?
Slogans are short phrases that are catchy and easy to remember.
Where did most pioneers start their journey west?
From towns like Independence, Missouri.
What challenges do you think people faced in the Wild West?
Harsh weather, lack of food or water, conflicts, and difficult travel.
What does the term Wild West refer to?
The time in American history during the 1800s when settlers moved west and towns were being built on the frontier.
What does handy mean?
Something that is handy is very useful.
What did pioneers teach us about life?
To be brave, hardworking, and resourceful in the face of challenges.
What route did many pioneers take to travel west?
The Oregon Trail was one of the most popular routes.
The Oregon Trail was one of the most popular routes.
Name one famous person from the Wild West.
Annie Oakley, Buffalo Bill, or Davy Crockett