The Oregon Trail by Francis Parkman

1. What was the primary purpose of Parkman's journey on the Oregon Trail?

A) To establish a trading post.
B) To study the American West and its Indigenous peoples.
C) To find gold in California.
D) To map the eastern United States.

2. What was a common reason for settlers to travel the Oregon Trail?

A) To avoid the Civil War.
B) To find new friends.
C) To seek new land for farming.
D) To escape the law.

3. What geographical feature did travelers often face on the Oregon Trail?

A) The Sierra Nevada.
B) The Rocky Mountains.
C) The Appalachian Mountains.
D) The Mississippi River.

4. What was an important resource for travelers on the Oregon Trail?

A) Electricity.
B) Gasoline.
C) Water.
D) Food from stores.

5. What was one of the dangers faced by those on the Oregon Trail?

A) Floods.
B) Disease.
C) Snowstorms.
D) Flat tires.

6. What was a common method of navigation used by travelers?

A) Using landmarks.
B) Asking locals.
C) Following maps only.
D) Using GPS devices.

7. Which European nation initially laid claim to the Oregon Territory?

A) France.
B) Great Britain.
C) Spain.
D) Portugal.

8. Which animal did Parkman particularly highlight in his observations?

A) Deer.
B) Bison.
C) Bear.
D) Elk.

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