History quiz

If you were on the Trail in 1850 what seven supplies would have taken with Why did choose those seven?

If I were on the Oregon Trail in 1850,

Seven supplies I'd take with care:

A sturdy wagon to carry my load

A rifle for hunting along the road

Tents and blankets to keep me warm

As I journey through nature's charm

A set of tools for tasks to mend

And basic foods that will sustain

A compass and map to guide the way

Through landscapes wide, as I pioneer today

These seven supplies, essential to me

For the challenges of the Trail. you see.

The wagon, my dependable ride

A refuge from the elements' tide.

The rifle, to provide sustenance

When game appears, it ensures existence

Tents and blankets, sheltering embrace

Against cold nights, a cozy space.

The tools, all-purpose and robust

For repairs, to ensure the wagon thrust

Foodstuffs, simple but nourishing

To keep strength for the journey's pushing

And the compass, my guiding light

Through trackless plains, it keeps me right

With maps unfolding the terrain

I venture forth with a sense of gain

On this Oregon Trail, my journey's flight

These supplies sustain, from dawn to night

As pioneers forged paths untold

With resilience, courage, and stories bold.