Which of the following was not a characteristic of the United States during the early 1840s? (Points: 2)
The country was growing in population.
The country was optimistic.
The country was free of any social problems.
The country was increasingly stable and strong.
2. Which of the following best describes the idea of Manifest Destiny? (Points: 2)
It was the idea that the lands in the West would naturally belong to the United States.
It was the list pioneers used to prepare for their westward journey.
It was the name of a New York City newspaper.
It was an early American effort to protect the environment.
3. Which of the following encouraged people to move West? (Points: 2)
the promise of establishing a new country, free from tyranny
the promise that people of all races could live together in harmony
the promise of cheap land, good soil, and an excellent climate
the promise of a railroad connecting both ends of the continent
4. Which of the following best describes the Oregon Donation Land Act of 1850? (Points: 2)
It was a law that prohibited African Americans from settling in the Oregon Country.
It was a law that gave pioneers free supplies for their trek west.
It was a law that provided penalties for unauthorized entry into the Oregon Country.
It was a law that provided free land to individuals and families who settled in the Oregon Country.
5. Which of the following was not a way pioneers could get information about the Oregon Trail? (Points: 2)
newspapers
Manifest Destiny
church publications
guidebooks
6. Which of the following best describes the typical pioneer preparing for the Oregon Trail? (Points: 2)
The typical pioneer was careful to take only the necessary items.
The typical pioneer spent many months learning to drive a wagon expertly.
The typical pioneer patiently looked for the best deals on supplies.
The typical pioneer prepared frantically, and usually brought too much stuff.
7. Which of the following best describes the route of the Oregon Trail? (Points: 2)
It began in the Rockies, climbed for many miles, and then dropped down into the Columbia River Basin before crossing the Blue Mountains.
It began along the Platte River, went up into the Rockies, and then dropped down to follow the Snake River before crossing more mountains and finally connecting with the Columbia River.
It began along the Snake River, before going up into the Rockies, before going back down again, up the Blue Mountains where it connected with the Columbia River.
It began in the dry plains with no river to follow at all, went up into the Rockies and came down into the Columbia River Basin, where the trail ended.
8. Which of the following was the least dangerous threat to pioneers on the Oregon Trail? (Points: 2)
attacks by Native Americans
disease
accidents
drowning
9. What did emigrants do in the town of Independence, Missouri? (Points: 2)
prepare for their journey on the Oregon Trail
stake their claim based on the right afforded them by the Oregon Land Donation Act
purchase oxen or draft horses
both A and C
10. To fight against malnutrition, what did many families on the Oregon Trail do? (Points: 2)
packed fruit and vegetables in their wagon
purchased a dairy cow to bring with them along the trail
drank coffee with every meal
took breaks in their travels to pick wild berries and dig for roots
11. What was the most common way for emigrants to travel on the Oregon Trail? (Points: 2)
walking
riding horses
riding in the wagon
steering the oxen team
12. All of the following were supplies that travelers needed to secure before their departure on the Oregon Trail except __________. (Points: 2)
rifle
wagon
firewood
tent
13. What experience was unique to women traveling on the trail? (Points: 2)
They were responsible for preparing the meals on the journey.
They were responsible for caring for the children.
They were responsible for setting up and breaking down camp daily.
All of the above
14. One of the important geographical landmarks along the trail was Chimney Rock. Why was this landmark significant? (Points: 2)
In order for travelers to stay on schedule and avoid the winter weather later in the trail, they needed to arrive at the rock by the Fourth of July.
Travelers would write their names on the rock.
It signaled the end of prairies and the steep and rugged terrain that lie ahead.
It signified the arrival into t
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