Question

Name three states that were once part of the Oregon Territory.

Answer 1

1. Washington
2. Idaho
3. Alaska

Answer 2

The British had more settlers in the Pacific Northwest which gave them a stronger claim.
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True
False

Answer 3

True

Answer 4

It was recommended that the settlers take which of the following with them on the trail? Select the 3 that apply.
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cooking pots
silverware
books
salt
rocking chairs
water barrels

Answer 5

- Cooking pots
- Salt
- Water barrels

Answer 6

What was the most common reason for death along the Oregon Trail?
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Drowning
Disease

Answer 7

Disease

Answer 8

Why did settlers in the Northwest choose not to settle in the Great Plains?
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They did not think the land of the Plains was fertile.
Travel across the Plains was difficult.

Answer 9

They did not think the land of the Plains was fertile.