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What was the primary mode of transportation for early pioneers moving west?
What was the primary mode of transportation for early pioneers moving west?
- Trains
- Airplanes
- Automobiles
- Prairie schooners or wagons covered with canvas tops (correct)
What were some of the items that pioneers carried in their wagons?
What were some of the items that pioneers carried in their wagons?
- Clothing, food, weapons, and personal belongings (correct)
- Furniture and appliances
- Heavy machinery and construction equipment
- Large quantities of gold and silver
How did pioneers protect themselves and their animals at night?
How did pioneers protect themselves and their animals at night?
- They hired armed guards to patrol the area
- They built fortified walls around their camp
- They didn't take any precautions
- They arranged their wagons in a circular formation (correct)
What was the typical distance that a wagon could travel in a day under favorable conditions?
What was the typical distance that a wagon could travel in a day under favorable conditions?
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Why did early Americans move west?
Why did early Americans move west?
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What was the main challenge the pioneers faced when it rained?
What was the main challenge the pioneers faced when it rained?
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What was the main reason most pioneers were not traveling to Nevada directly?
What was the main reason most pioneers were not traveling to Nevada directly?
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What was the number one cause of death of people on the trail headed west?
What was the number one cause of death of people on the trail headed west?
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Which of the following terrains did the pioneers find the most difficult to navigate?
Which of the following terrains did the pioneers find the most difficult to navigate?
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What was a major challenge the pioneers faced in the Nevada deserts?
What was a major challenge the pioneers faced in the Nevada deserts?
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