The Oregon Trail
What was the thing called that the pioneers traveled in?
Covered wagons
What was the name the "iron horse" given to?
The first trains in America
What are hardships?
Difficult situations that cause discomfort or suffering
What is territory?
A region or area of land.
Who are pioneers?
People who first settled in new areas of the frontier.
What is transportation?
A way to move from one place to another.
Who thought it was important to capture the Cherokee language in writing?
Sequoyah
What is a route?
The way, or path, to get from one place to another.
What is a canal?
A waterway to move things from place to place on boats
What does transcontinental mean?
(hint: remember prefix)
ACROSS the continent
What was the Trail of Tears?
The forced march of the Cherokee from their homes to "Indian Territory" by the U.S. government.
How many horses were used?
Around 500
What does it mean to settle somewhere?
To move to a new place and make it your home.
Why was it called the "iron horse"?
It was made out of iron/steel and was strong and fast like a horse.
What does it mean to communicate?
To tell someone something, or share information.
How long did it take to deliver mail?
10 days
What is a voyage?
A trip or journey.
What two companies created the transontinental railroad?
The Central Pacific and the Union Pacific
What was named after the man who invented the Cherokee language?
Sequoyah trees
When was the Pony Express used in the United States?
During 1860 and 1861 for only 18 months