What traits and characteristics would be found in a good pioneer?
What would have been difficult for settlers who were farming land near the Pacific coast?
What kinds of difficulties did pioneers face as they traveled along the Oregon Trail?
Pioneers faced difficulties with getting enough supplies, crossing rivers, fixing broken wagons, negotiating with Native Americans, harsh weather, and illness and diseases.
How did the skills learned by mountain men help settlers reach the West?
Why was the Rendezvous important to the Mountain Men?