Westward Expansion In the Mid-1800s

1. 3 Problems traveling by wagon Stuck in the mud Dust blocks vision People get sick, no medicine

A group of covered wagons traveling across the country 2. Define wagon train A group of covered wagons traveling across the country

3. Where did families sleep? In the wagon, under it, in a tent, or out in the open

4. What chores do children do? Milk cows; cook; collect wood; wash dishes; get water; prepare buffalo, deer, or turkey; shake out blankets

5. 5 states of Oregon Country Oregon, Washington, Idaho, parts of Wyoming and Montana

6. Name 6 Wild Animals Buffalo, prairie dog, rattlesnake, owl, wolf, rabbit, coyote, turkey, lizard, antelope

7. What is the Continental Divide Imaginary line that runs down the Rocky Mountains Marks where Western rivers flow to Pacific Ocean

8. How were children schooled? Older brothers and sisters and parents taught them how to fix things and hunt

9. 3 Reasons to travel West Free land Gold New Opportunities

Food: flour, bacon, eggs, rice, beans, water Sewing tools Repair tools 10. 10 Supplies to Pack Food: flour, bacon, eggs, rice, beans, water Sewing tools Repair tools Soap, blankets, lanterns

11. How to get across Rivers? Wagon put on a raft and floated across the river Take off the wheels and float across

12. Compare to freeway trip. Wagons: 10-15 miles a day, no concrete roads Cars: 55-75 miles an hour, smooth roads

Stops Along the Way… Independence, Missouri Starting point for Journey / Leave in the SPRING Get supplies Prepare Wagon Create Wagon Trains

Chimney Rock, Nebraska Natural landmark 325 feet tall rock Very exciting to see

Fort Laramie 1st sign of civilization for 6 weeks Gateway to the Rocky Mountains Buy supplies

South Pass Gap in the Rocky Mountains Most important spot on Oregon Trail

Fort Bridger Lots of trees and water Small fort, not many supplies to buy

Barlow Road Road built to avoid crossing the Columbia River Cost money

Fort Vancouver Final stop on the Oregon Trail Helped people survive winter

Oregon or California? OREGON TRAIL Advantages Good water supplies Easier Mountain crossing Rich farming land in Oregon

Oregon or California? OREGON TRAIL Disadvantages Indians along trail More rain and cold weather

Oregon or California? CALIFORNIA TRAIL Advantages Less Indians Good weather and farming in California Silver and Gold Mines

Oregon or California? CALIFORNIA TRAIL Disadvantages No water when crossing Great Salt Desert Steep Donner Pass through Sierra Nevada Mountains