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- What animals did the pioneers see?
- What were some of the animals along the trail that travelers may have seen for the first time?
- What animals were eaten on the Oregon Trail?
- Which deadly animals were pioneers most likely to encounter?
- How far did Pioneers walk each day?
- Why were oxen used instead of horses?
- What animals were used to pull covered wagons?
- What meat did Pioneers eat?
- How did pioneers keep bacon?
- What killed most pioneers?
- What was the main item that pioneers brought with them in their covered wagons?
- What were some of the hardships pioneers encountered coming west?
What animals did the pioneers see?
The historic trails, such as the California Historic Trail, saw bison in the 1800's as the immigrants moved across. Other herbivores they saw were elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer, mountain goats and moose The bison were used for meat and for their hides.
What were some of the animals along the trail that travelers may have seen for the first time?
Clark Describes a 'Village of Small Animals'
In a span of just over two weeks, Lewis and Clark encountered four classic Western animals for the first time: the prairie dog, pronghorn, coyote and the jack rabbit.
What animals were eaten on the Oregon Trail?
Oregon Trail emigrants encountered bison and depended on them throughout their journey. People gathered buffalo chips, a common name for bison manure, for burning in campfires. People also hunted buffalo — or tried to, at least.
Which deadly animals were pioneers most likely to encounter?
Probably the greatest animal danger, however, came from the enormous herds of bison that covered the Plains. Bison sometimes overran wagon trains causing havoc and injury. The animal that many emigrants feared was the rattlesnake.
How far did Pioneers walk each day?
Average distance covered in a day was usually fifteen miles, but on a good day twenty could be traveled. 7:30 am: Men ride ahead on horses with shovels to clear out a path, if needed.
Why were oxen used instead of horses?
Oxen were slower than mules or horses, but they had their advantages, such as they ate less, required less care, and they could pull heavier loads.
What animals were used to pull covered wagons?
Oxen were the most common draft animal for pulling covered wagons, although mules and horses were also used.
What meat did Pioneers eat?
A wide variety of meats, especially beef, pork, chicken, venison, buffalo, boar, and some fish, were smoked, cured or jerked to preserve them. Cured meat was soaked in salt water with herbs and spices. Smoked meat was cooked for a long time over low charcoal or wood smoke, imparting a smoky taste to the meat.
How did pioneers keep bacon?
Marcy advised travelers to pack the pork in sacks, “or… in boxes… surrounded with bran, which in a great measure, prevents the fat from melting away.” Unfortunately, bacon still occasionally spoiled and had to be ditched along the trail. In less delicious news, bacon wasn't just cured, it was a cure!
What killed most pioneers?
Diseases and serious illnesses caused the deaths of nine out of ten pioneers. Such diseases as cholera, small pox, flu, measles, mumps, tuberculosis could spread quickly through an entire wagon camp. Cholera was the main scourge of the trail.
What was the main item that pioneers brought with them in their covered wagons?
The pioneers would take with them as many supplies as possible. They took cornmeal, bacon, eggs, potatoes, rice, beans, yeast, dried fruit, crackers, dried meat, and a large barrel of water that was tied to the side of the wagon. If the pioneers could take a cow, they would.
What were some of the hardships pioneers encountered coming west?
Obstacles included accidental discharge of firearms, falling off mules or horses, drowning in river crossings, and disease. After entering the mountains, the trail also became much more difficult, with steep ascents and descents over rocky terrain. The pioneers risked injury from overturned and runaway wagons.
