1. Westward Expansion
In the Mid-1800s

2. 1. 3 Problems traveling by wagon
Stuck in the mud
Dust blocks vision
People get sick, no medicine

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

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

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

6. 5. 5 states of Oregon Country
Oregon, Washington, Idaho, parts of Wyoming and Montana

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

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

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

10. 9. 3 Reasons to travel West
Free land
Gold
New Opportunities

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

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

13. 12. Compare to freeway trip.
Wagons: miles a day, no concrete roads
Cars: miles an hour, smooth roads

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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