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The Oregon Trail WebQuest ***Extra

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The Oregon Trail was route traveled by Americans to reach the states of Washington,
Oregon, California, Utah, and Nevada. The route was important because it was the only
way settlers could get across the Rockies Mountains with wagons and gear. Without this
route these territories might never have been settled and became a part of the USA.
Instructions For this lesson you will be researching answers based on approved
websites. During our WebQuest, click on each subheading and it will take you to a
specific link,
based on the question asked. WRITE ALL ANSWERS ON THIS PAPER ONLY!!!

1. Introduction to the Trail

a. Why was the Oregon Trail important?
b. What about Native Americans along the way?

c. What were the real problems the settlers faced?

d. What happened in 1843?

e. Why did people stop using the Oregon Trail?

2. Lewis and Clark - remember them? Clark was wrong about something. What was it?

3. Jumping Off
a. What was the most popular "jumping off" place?

b. What food supplies did the settlers bring?

c. What kind of wagons did they use?

d. What are three things that happened when they started their journey?

4. Power - Horse? Mule? Oxen? Why?

a. What were the advantages and disadvantages of using oxen?

Advantages

Disadvantages

5. Hardships - List 5 hardships

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6. Check out Fantastic Facts About the Oregon Trail - list 3 facts

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