Name three challenges mountain men faced in their travels out west.
Harsh weather, rugged terrain, hostile encounters with some Native American tribes, dangerous encounters with wild animals.
Which country owned the territory west of the Mississippi River that was called the Louisiana Territory?
France
Who were mountain men?
Adventurous and rugged individuals who went west.
What were mountain men looking for when they traveled west?
Beaver pelts and furs.
Which world leader sold the Louisiana Territory to the United States?
Napoleon Bonaparte
What were in high demand in Europe and the U.S. which caused mountain men to want to head west?
Hats and clothing
Who did mountain men often work for?
Large fur companies
Which three states were created due to western expansion?
Ohio, Tennessee, and Kentucky
What is the name of the river that separated the Louisiana Territory and the United States?
The Mississippi River.
Who was the president who bought the Louisiana Territory?
Thomas Jefferson