One of the signs left today that suggests the Oregon Trail was heavily traveled is

wheel ruts visible in the ground.

In addition to settlers, __were also using the Oregon Trail.

the Army, stagecoaches, and Pony Express drivers.

Which of the following is a reasonable inference from the passage?

There were great risks for people traveling the Oregon Trail

This passage suggests that the Oregon Trail

is made up of many shorter trails.

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1
In the context of this passage, a circuitous route
is straight and direct.
is heavily traveled.
often winds back and forth.
is sparsely traveled.
2
Crossing the Oregon Trail took most people between
4 and 6 months.
6 months and 1 year.
1 and 2 years.
6 and 12 weeks.
3
About ___ died along the Oregon Trail.
1 in 5.
1 in 25.
1 in 2.
1 in 10.
4
The Oregon Trail was about
1,000 miles long.
2,000 miles long.
4,000 miles long.
3,000 miles long.
5
One of the signs left today that suggests the Oregon Trail was heavily traveled is
litter left behind by the settlers.
articles of clothing left behind by the settlers.
wheel ruts visible in the ground.
the pavement laid by the pioneers.
6
The primary reason behind the decline in the importance of the Oregon Trail was
a traveler's preference for air travel.
the expansion of the railroad.
the lack of interest in traveling west.
a traveler's preference for sea travel.
7
In addition to settlers, __were also using the Oregon Trail.
the Army, stagecoaches, and Pony Express drivers.
railroads, explorers, and businessmen.
boaters, and fur traders.
trading posts and Native Americans.
8
The Oregon Trail began in
Nebraska.
Massachusetts.
Missouri.
Oregon.
9
Which of the following is a reasonable inference from the passage?
Crossing rivers was the most dangerous aspect of the trip.
doctors often accompanied travelers during the journey.
There were great risks for people traveling the Oregon Trail
families brought everything they owned when they moved west.
10
Foods commonly packed for the journey included
bacon, eggs, and bread.
flour, milk, and bacon.
coffee, bacon, and sugar.
flour, salt, and microwavable pizza.
11
One can conclude from the passage that the Oregon Trail was the primary route west for
about 10 years.
about 100 years.
about 150 years.
about 25 years.
12
This passage suggests that the Oregon Trail
was made famous by Lewis and Clark.
was made famous by historians from Missouri.
is made up of many shorter trails.
was laid out by gold miners.
13
Choose the correct answer.
incorrect
correct
correct
incorrect

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