The Oregon Trail and the Donner Party (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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During which period did thousands of American families migrate west in search of new opportunities?
During which period did thousands of American families migrate west in search of new opportunities?
1835 to 1850
Where did the great westward journey typically begin?
Where did the great westward journey typically begin?
Independence, Missouri
How many kilometres did the Oregon Trail stretch to Oregon?
How many kilometres did the Oregon Trail stretch to Oregon?
3,200 kilometres
How many wagons typically travelled together in a wagon train?
How many wagons typically travelled together in a wagon train?
20 or more wagons
In which month did successful migrants need to begin their journey?
In which month did successful migrants need to begin their journey?
April
How long did the entire Oregon Trail trip take to complete?
How long did the entire Oregon Trail trip take to complete?
8-9 months
What was the staple food for most travellers on the Oregon Trail?
What was the staple food for most travellers on the Oregon Trail?
Salt pork
When did the Donner Party depart Missouri?
When did the Donner Party depart Missouri?
May 1846
How many people took the 'short cut' at Fort Bridger?
How many people took the 'short cut' at Fort Bridger?
About 80 people
In which mountain range did the Donner Party become trapped by snow?
In which mountain range did the Donner Party become trapped by snow?
Sierra Nevada
How long did it take the rescue party to reach Johnson's Ranch?
How long did it take the rescue party to reach Johnson's Ranch?
32 days
In which month did rescue parties finally reach the Donner Party survivors?
In which month did rescue parties finally reach the Donner Party survivors?
February 1847