The journeys of the early migrants to California and Oregon; the Mormon settlement of Utah (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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In which decade did 'Oregon Fever' begin in the United States?
In which decade did 'Oregon Fever' begin in the United States?
1840s
Which family was the first to travel the Oregon Trail in 1840?
Which family was the first to travel the Oregon Trail in 1840?
Walker family
What was the total distance of the Oregon Trail to California?
What was the total distance of the Oregon Trail to California?
3,800 km
Where did the Oregon Trail start?
Where did the Oregon Trail start?
Independence, Missouri
What was the biggest killer of migrants on the Oregon Trail?
What was the biggest killer of migrants on the Oregon Trail?
Cholera
How many members of the Donner Party survived until rescue in February 1847?
How many members of the Donner Party survived until rescue in February 1847?
40
In which year did Joseph Smith found the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints?
In which year did Joseph Smith found the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints?
1830
Who became the leader of the Mormons in 1845?
Who became the leader of the Mormons in 1845?
Brigham Young
Why did Young choose Salt Lake Valley for Mormon settlement?
Why did Young choose Salt Lake Valley for Mormon settlement?
It was isolated & in Mexico not U.S.
How many Mormons migrated west to Salt Lake Valley?
How many Mormons migrated west to Salt Lake Valley?
Over 16,000