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

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

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

7. 5. 5 states of Oregon Country Oregon, Washington, Idaho, parts of Wyoming and Montana

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

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

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

11. 9. 3 Reasons to travel West Free land (open forests and rivers) Adventure New Opportunities

12. 10. 10 Supplies to Pack Food: flour, bacon, eggs, rice, beans, water Sewing tools Repair tools Soap, blankets, lanterns

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

22. Oregon or California? OREGON TRAIL Advantages 1.Good water supplies 2.Easier Mountain crossing 3.Rich farming land in Oregon

23. Oregon or California? OREGON TRAIL Disadvantages 1.Indians along trail 2.More rain and cold weather

24. Oregon or California? CALIFORNIA TRAIL Advantages 1.Less Indians 2.Good weather and farming in California 3.Silver and Gold Mines

25. Oregon or California? CALIFORNIA TRAIL Disadvantages 1.No water when crossing Great Salt Desert 2.Steep Donner Pass through Sierra Nevada Mountains