Lewis & Clark/Mormons
Why did the Mormons move west?
For religious freedom
You are traveling west to California in hopes to get rich from gold. Spin the wheel to find out how much gold (points) you discover.
Spin the Wheel
Gain 100 points for each hardship mountain men potentially faced.
- Bear/wolves/wildlife
- Rivers
- Mountains
- Weather
- Thieves
- Disease
- American Indians
What major city is home to the largest/oldest Chinatown community in the U.S.?
San Francisco
Where was the final destination of the Mormons?
Salt Lake City, Utah
What was the main industry of California during the 1830's?
Cattle ranching.
*No notes/books*
Decide which missionaries your team will be: the Spaldings or the Whitmans. Your choice will determine the outcome of your potential points.
If you chose:
Spalding: You were successful missionaries, you get 300 points.
Whitman: You were not successful missionaries and angered the American Indians. Lose 300 or one team member.
*Make a Decision*
The Americans are trying to discourage the Chinese immigrants from mining for gold by implementing a tax. Do you...
A. Pay the tax
B. Refuse the tax
A. Lose 100 points, but spin the wheel to see how much you make from continuing to mine gold.
B. Spin the wheel to see if you were successful in another business.
Which group of people were most helpful to Lewis and Clark on their journey?
American Indians.
What was the main lasting legacy of the 49er's/goldrush?
California became a state.
What was the main industry for the mountain men?
Fur trapping.
*Two Parts*
1. How were Chinese immigrants treated when they first arrived to California?
2. How were Chinese immigrants treated as time went on?
1. Good/welcomed
2. Bad/prejudiced
What was the main legacy of John Frémont and Zebulon Pike?
Encouraged people to move west.
What was the main legacy of the Californios?
Spanish named cities.
What physical feature was likely the greatest challenge to those who wanted to move west?
Rocky Mountains
What could pioneer women do years before women in the eastern states?
Vote
Mapping a route to the Pacific.
Who are the ancestors of the Californios?
Spanish
What was the main legacy of the Missionaries?
Encouraging people to move west.
What was the main legacy of the Chinese immigrants?
Restaurants, stores, cultural diversity
What event caused the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
The Louisiana Purchase.