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The Oregon Trail by Francis Parkman
Contributed by: Platt
  • 1. What was the primary purpose of Parkman's journey on the Oregon Trail?
A) To map the eastern United States.
B) To find gold in California.
C) To establish a trading post.
D) To study the American West and its Indigenous peoples.
  • 2. What was a common reason for settlers to travel the Oregon Trail?
A) To avoid the Civil War.
B) To seek new land for farming.
C) To escape the law.
D) To find new friends.
  • 3. What geographical feature did travelers often face on the Oregon Trail?
A) The Rocky Mountains.
B) The Mississippi River.
C) The Sierra Nevada.
D) The Appalachian Mountains.
  • 4. What was an important resource for travelers on the Oregon Trail?
A) Gasoline.
B) Water.
C) Electricity.
D) Food from stores.
  • 5. What was one of the dangers faced by those on the Oregon Trail?
A) Flat tires.
B) Floods.
C) Snowstorms.
D) Disease.
  • 6. What was a common method of navigation used by travelers?
A) Using GPS devices.
B) Following maps only.
C) Using landmarks.
D) Asking locals.
  • 7. Which European nation initially laid claim to the Oregon Territory?
A) Great Britain.
B) Portugal.
C) France.
D) Spain.
  • 8. Which animal did Parkman particularly highlight in his observations?
A) Elk.
B) Bison.
C) Bear.
D) Deer.
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