Trails Leading West
From Missouri to New Mexico this trail was used by both Mexicans and Americans.
Santa Fe Trail
Who led settlers to the province of Texas In 1821? He has a city named after him there.
Stephan S. Austin
What year was gold discovered at Sutter's mill?
1848
People on this trail were led by Brigham Young to the Great Salt Lake Valley in 1847.
Mormon Trail
Famous explorer that led expeditions west during the 1840s. He is nicknamed the Pathfinder.
John C. Fremont
What year did Texas become the 28th state?
1845
This was One of the longest trails passing through 10 states and stretching 5,665 miles.
California Trail
The American general who served in the Mexican American war and was nicknamed old rough and ready.
Zachary Taylor
When was the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo signed? This treaty gave California to the United States.
February 2, 1848
This trail Stretches from Missouri to the Willamette Valley and is 2,170 miles long.
Oregan Trail
Name the first american woman to cross the rocky mountains in 1836 on her way to the Oregan territory as a missionary.
Narcissa Whitman
When was the Battle of the Alamo?
February 23, 1836
This was an extensive trade route between Los Angeles and Santa Fe.
Old Spanish Trail
The American general fought in the Mexican american war and was nicknamed old fuss and feathers.
Winfield Scott
When did the Mexican American War start?
April 25, 1846