Summary
The story of the pioneers who loaded covered wagons and traveled two thousand miles west across America, facing rivers, mountains, and hardship along the Oregon Trail.
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Discussion
The story of the pioneers who loaded covered wagons and traveled two thousand miles west across America, facing rivers, mountains, and hardship along the Oregon Trail.
- Why did families make the long, dangerous journey west?
- What hardships did travelers face on the trail?
- What would you pack for a months-long trip in a covered wagon?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: pioneer, wagon, frontier.
Try it: You can only pack what fits in one wagon. List five must-have items for a six-month journey.