Fur Trapping
What animal was killed off by French, British, and American companies in the Eastern United States?
Beaver
Which trail stretched from Independence, Missouri, into Oregon Country?
The Oregon Trail
Who founded the Mormon Church?
Joseph Smith
uA water-repellent beaver fur hat that was popular in the U.S. and Europe in the 1800s.
High Hat
What did the southern branch of the Oregon Trail become known as?
The California Trail
What is the practice of having multiple wives?
Polygamy
Who were the first non-Natives who traveled to the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Northwest? (other than Lewis and Clark)
Mountain Men
In what season did settlers take to the Oregon Trail?
Late Spring or after the rainy season
Where did the Mormons choose as their new home?
Utah
What was a once-a-year meeting where Native Americans and American fur trappers met to sell furs?
Rendezvous
How long did it take settlers to reach Oregon on the Oregon Trail?
6 months
What did Joseph Smith find that contained religious teachings?
Golden Tablets
Who created the American Fur Company?
John Jacob Astor
How were wagons pulled on the trail?
Oxen, mules, or horses
Who became the head of the Mormon Church after Joseph Smith was murdered?
Brigham Young