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English 15 Public

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become less

decline

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chance to do something

opportunity

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kindness that you show to people. (This word begins with letter 'c______'.)

charity

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often

frequently

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illness, especially one that can be caused by infection

disease

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food, clothes and the things you need in daily life, especially for a group of people

supplies

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food you take with you on a journey

provisions

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In the mid-nineteenth century, about _____________ people traveled west to find new land for farming.

400,000

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These pioneers had to carry all their provisions for their journey, as well as ___________ for the new settlements in their wagons.

supplies

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When they finally arrived in Oregon, most spent their first winter clearing land and building ____________.

log cabins

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How long did their journey take?

six or eight months

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What are wagon trains?

Groups of wagons traveling together

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Did they all survive the journey?

No, they didn't. Many died from accidents and disease.

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Why did the pioneer families travel west?

to find land for farming

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Many pioneers died ______ accidents or disease, but hope for a new life inspired the pioneers to continue.

from

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