Make a quiz about the Oregon Trail.
Quiz by Alex Stewart
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- Q1What was the Oregon Trail?A hiking trail in OregonAn ancient Native American trailA route that pioneers traveled westward to settle in Oregon and CaliforniaA trading route for fur trappers30s
- Q2How long was the Oregon Trail?Around 2,000 milesAround 3,000 milesAround 500 milesAround 1,000 miles30s
- Q3Who were the pioneers traveling on the Oregon Trail?Traders and merchantsSoldiers and explorersFamilies and individuals seeking a better life in the WestSlaves and plantation owners30s
- Q4What were some of the dangers on the Oregon Trail?Disease, starvation, attacks by Native Americans, and accidents on the trailToo much money to carryToo many resources and peopleBoredom, bad weather, and lack of entertainment30s
- Q5What was the most common method of transportation on the Oregon Trail?Boats and canoesBicycles and motorcyclesCovered wagons pulled by oxenHorses and carriages30s
- Q6What were some of the important landmarks on the Oregon Trail?Independence Rock, Chimney Rock, and Fort LaramieMount Rushmore, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone National ParkStatue of Liberty, Golden Gate Bridge, Empire State BuildingDisneyland, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Santa Monica Pier30s
- Q7What was the final destination of the Oregon Trail?Oregon and CaliforniaIllinois and IndianaGeorgia and AlabamaTexas and Oklahoma30s
- Q8How did the Oregon Trail impact America?It helped expand America's territory, created new settlements and towns, and led to the Gold RushIt caused a decline in the fur tradeIt led to the formation of the Confederate States of AmericaIt didn't have any significant impact on America30s