A Grave Every 50 Yards! Can You Survive The Oregon Trail, The ‘Nation’s Longest Graveyard’?

The Oregon Trail, spanning over 2,000 miles from Missouri to Oregon, was a grueling journey undertaken by hundreds of thousands of pioneers in the mid-19th century seeking new lives in the West. Dubbed the "nation's longest graveyard," it claimed an estimated 65,000 lives—one in every ten travelers—due to disease, accidents, harsh weather, and starvation. Wagons laden with supplies creaked across vast prairies, treacherous rivers, scorching deserts, and towering mountains, testing human endurance like never before. Pioneers faced cholera outbreaks, broken axles, hostile encounters, and the constant threat of dysentery or snakebites. Yet, hope drove them forward: fertile lands, gold rushes, and freedom awaited. This quiz immerses you in the realities of the trail— from packing essentials to navigating dangers. Can you make the right choices to survive? Test your knowledge of history's epic migration and see if you'd reach Oregon or join the graves lining the path.