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Q: What problems did pioneers encounter on their way west?
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How could wildlife be dangerous to the pioneers that traveld west?

One way that wildlife could be dangerous to the pioneers that traveled west was by attacking the pioneers. They could also be attracted to their food and take it.


Most pioneers who settled west of the Appalachians were?

family who were looking for land and a way to survive.


What is the name of the famous narrow passageway between mountains that pioneers took on their way west?

Cumberland Gap


What physical feature stopped them from moving west?

The Rocky Mountains stopped pioneers from moving west until a passageway way was found that could be crossed with wagons.


What happened to sick and exhausted animals during the time of the pioneers on their way west?

If an animal got sick or exhausted while the pioneers were moving west, the wagon would stop and rest until the animal got well again. If conditions were not improving however, the animal would be killed.


What trails did pioneers use to travel west?

Pioneers used several trails to travel west, including the Oregon Trail, the California Trail, and the Santa Fe Trail. These trails were essential routes that led settlers to new opportunities in the American West during the 19th century. They faced numerous challenges, such as rough terrain, harsh weather, and limited resources along the way.


How did the pioneers die moving west?

The roads were very dangerous to travel, there was dangerous wild animals, and many Native American tribes attacked travelers on the way.


How did the pioneers stay healthy on their way west on the Oregon trail?

Drank clean water. Took daily intake of vegtables and other foods. And medicines. Walked for exercize.


How did pioneers go to the bathroom while traveling west?

They used the time-honored way: they dug a hole and squatted.


Pioneers way of traveling?

the teleported... obviously


Why did pioneers take the Ohio river when they moved west?

There were no roads yet in Ohio, and mostly muddy tracts in SW Pennsylvania. The Ohio River was the fastest way to go west. You could take flatboats from the origin of the Ohio River at PA, and go all the way to the Mississippi River.


Why did most of the pioneers choose not to ride in the wagon?

Well, the driver, his wife, and very young children usually did. But you are correct that many pioneers headed West walked most of the way beside the wagon. The main reason was that the wagon was stuffed to the canvas with their worldly goods, and there was no room to ride in the wagon!