1. Why was the Pony Express started?
2. In 1855, what did Congress buy for $30,000?
3. Who were the three men behind the Pony Express?
4. Name 2 famous Pony Express riders mentioned in the article.
5. What was the date of the first Pony Express journey?
6. How many days did it take to reach the end of the journey?
7. What city and state did the first Pony Express leave from and arrive to?
Historic Sites on the Oregon Trail
Use this page to find interesting information about interesting places on the Oregon Trail. Click on the city within each state to find interesting information and some articles written by the pioneers on their journey.
This article mentions five hardships on the trail. Name the five hardships and explain why they were problems.
William F. Cody “Buffalo Bill”
1. How old was William Cody when he became known as Buffalo Bill?
2. Name at lest four things he did that were mentioned in the article.
3. What medal did he get in 1872?
4. Why was Buffalo Bill considered “good luck”?
5. How many times was Buffalo Bill hurt?
6. T/F During his lifetime, Buffalo Bill was probably the most famous and the most recognizable man in the world.
7.What were some of the western causes that he spoke out about?
8. T/F When Buffalo Bill died, he was very rich.
Lewis and Clark Interactive Game
Click here to travel with Lewis and Clark on their westward journey. You help make decisions each step. Make sure that you click on the “journal” and “did you know” buttons at the right of each page before going onward. Then check out the map at the end of your journey to see where you have traveled.
Westward Research Site for Projects
This site has many research links to the westward movement. This site also has great web quests as well as western pictures and music.
created by S. Berry