Oregon Trail your name ______________________

1. The three real enemies of the pioneers were
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2. Who were the first 2 emigrants to travel the Oregon Trail?
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3. What brought an end to the "great migration?"
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4. What were the five most popular "jumping off" cities where pioneers would begin their journey?

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5. Approximately how long was the Oregon Trail? ________________________________________

6. Because many wagons were overloaded, many travelers had to make the journey on __________.

7. What two accidents claimed the lives of many people along the Oregon Trail?

Look under Accidents and Weather
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8. Which disease caused by contaminated water claimed the lives of many travelers along the trail?

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9. Conestoga wagons were often too large and heavy for travel on the Oregon Trail. 
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10. Why did travelers "circle the wagons?"
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11. What two animals did many travelers use to haul the covered wagons on their journey west?

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12. Describe relations between Native Americans and travelers along the Oregon Trail.

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13. What famous landmark on the Oregon Trail is this? ____________________________