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(v) succeeded; made lots of money; grew quickly
boomed
prepared (v)
Example: Grandma prepared way too much food for our picnic, so now my arm is shaking from carrying the picnic basket all the way here.
From where to where did the pioneers travel?
The pioneers traveled from Missouri (Independence) to Oregon (Oregon City).
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boomed
(adj) nice; easy to get along with; likely to say "yes"
agreeable
vehicles (n)
Example: There are so many kinds of vehicles on the road today, even a double-decker bus!
Why did pioneers decide to make such a dangerous journey?
In Missouri, life was very hard. The bad weather killed crops, which caused businesses to close and people to not have any way to make money.
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journey
(n) the thing we use to travel from place to place
transportation
journey (n)
Example: It was a long journey to get the treasure, but it was totally worth it!
Why was Oregon a better place to live than Missouri?
In Oregon, the weather was more agreeable and they would get lots of free land from the government.
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agreeable
(n) someone who goes somewhere or does something before anyone else
pioneer
appreciate (v)
Example: Wow, I really appreciate how much work you put into this painting since I know it wasn't easy at all.
How did the pioneers start their new lives in Oregon?
They cleared the land to build houses and plant crops. The towns grew as people opened stores and restaurants.
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descendants
(n) children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, etc.
descendants
emigration (n)
Example: Emigration can be a very long and lonely process for many people.
Why was emigration so difficult for the pioneers?
Oregon was more than 3,200 km away from Missouri and the trip would take a least five months. They could only take what could fit in their wagons, so most people had to walk the whole trip. Between 20,000 and 30,000 people died along the way from the harsh conditions.
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transportation