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  1. In the 1800s many people migrated from the eastern states to the West. One very popular route was taken very often from 1841 to 1869. On average, travellers needed four months for this journey. What is the name of the trail that had its starting point in Independence, Missouri? ... trail
  2. From 1839 to 1847 a group of religious people moved through the United States on a trail of more than 2000 kilometres. At the end of the trail, they founded Salt Lake City in Utah. What is the informal name of this religious group?
  3. Many people moved to California from 1848-1855 because gold had been found there and everybody hoped to find some as well. What is the name of this period? (three words)
  4. Which state in the West was the first to allow women to vote in 1869? 
  5. Many people were killed and large parts of a city were destroyed in a terrible earthquake in 1906. Which big city was hit by this historic natural disaster? (two words)


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  • 1. Last letter    
  • 2. First letter    
  • 3. First letter of third word 
  • 4. First letter    
  • 5. First letter of second word   


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