Westward Expansion In the Mid-1800s. 1. 3 Problems traveling by wagon Stuck in the mud Dust blocks...

Westward ExpansionIn the Mid-1800s

1. 3 Problems traveling by wagon

•Stuck in the mud•Dust blocks vision•People get sick, no medicine

2. Define wagon train

•A group of covered wagons traveling across the country

3. Where did families sleep?

•In the wagon, under it, in a tent, or out in the open

4. What chores do children do?

•Milk cows; cook; collect wood; wash dishes; get water; prepare buffalo, deer, or turkey; shake out blankets

5. 5 states of Oregon Country

•Oregon, Washington, Idaho, parts of Wyoming and Montana

6. Name 6 Wild Animals

•Buffalo, prairie dog, rattlesnake, owl, wolf, rabbit, coyote, turkey, lizard, antelope

7. What is the Continental Divide

•Imaginary line that runs down the Rocky Mountains

•Marks where Western rivers flow to Pacific Ocean

8. How were children schooled?

•Older brothers and sisters and parents taught them how to fix things and hunt

9. 3 Reasons to travel West

•Free land (open forests and rivers)

•Adventure•New Opportunities

10. 10 Supplies to Pack

•Food: flour, bacon, eggs, rice, beans, water

•Sewing tools•Repair tools•Soap, blankets, lanterns

11. How to get across Rivers?

•Wagon put on a raft and floated across the river

•Take off the wheels and float across

12. Compare to freeway trip.

•Wagons: 10-15 miles a day, no concrete roads

•Cars: 55-75 miles an hour, smooth roads

Stops Along the Way…Independence, Missouri

• Starting point for Journey / Leave in the SPRING

• Get supplies• Prepare Wagon• Create Wagon

Trains

Chimney Rock, Nebraska

•Natural landmark

• 325 feet tall rock

• Very exciting to see

Fort Laramie•1st sign of

civilization for 6 weeks

•Gateway to the Rocky Mountains

•Buy supplies

South Pass•Gap in the

Rocky Mountains

•Most important spot on Oregon Trail

Fort Bridger•Lots of

trees and water

•Small fort, not many supplies to buy

Barlow Road•Road built

to avoid crossing the Columbia River

•Cost money

Fort Vancouver•Final stop

on the Oregon Trail

•Helped people survive winter

Oregon or California?OREGON TRAIL

Advantages

1. Good water supplies

2. Easier Mountain crossing

3. Rich farming land in Oregon

Oregon or California?OREGON TRAIL

Disadvantages

1.Indians along trail

2.More rain and cold weather

Oregon or California?CALIFORNIA TRAIL

Advantages

1.Less Indians2.Good weather and

farming in California3.Silver and Gold Mines

Oregon or California?CALIFORNIA TRAIL

Disadvantages

1. No water when crossing Great Salt Desert

2. Steep Donner Pass through Sierra Nevada Mountains