Oregon History
Crater Lake was created when this volcano blew its top off about 7,000 years ago.
Mt. Mazama
Give an example of a local business that provides a service.
Plumber, Mechanic, Dance Teacher, Trash pick-up, etc.
Consumer
Native Americans have been living in this region since this time...
Time Immemorial
Because the U.S. purchased the Louisiana Territory from France, President Jefferson sent these two explorers west to gather information about the land, its people, and its resources.
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
Gold was discovered in 1952 causing a mining camp to spring up called Table Rock City. Today it's a historic town called by this name.
Jacksonville
Give an example of a local business that produces goods to sell.
Fry Family Farm, Sunday Afternoons, Willie's Boats, Sawyer Paddles and Oars,
Economic Choice means this: ______________.
The decision to buy one thing and not another.
The year Lewis and Clark established Fort Clatsop on the Oregon Coast.
1805
Because Lewis and Clark's Expedition mapping and exploring, a path was opened for this type of business in the Pacific Northwest.
Fur Trapping and Trading
This historic pioneer farm is owned and managed by the Southern Oregon Historical Society and hosts the Children's Heritage Fair each year for 4th graders.
Hanley Farm
Give an example of a business that does retail, meaning they're the middleman. They sell products to consumers that they've purchased from manufacturers or wholesalers.
Grocery Stores, Clothing Stores, Coastal Farm and Ranch, etc.
Give an example of Opportunity Cost
Purchasing a bike instead of a scooter, or a cookie instead of ice cream, etc.
In 1811, this fur trading company established Fort Astoria.
Pacific Fur Company
Because of Fur Trappers and Traders, a path was opened for people to emigrate out West along this.
The Oregon Trail
Fur Hats were in high demand in the world economy when these folks were doing business in Oregon Territory.
Fur Trappers and Traders
This innovative, award-winning, local business helps families homeschool in a charter school model.
Logos Public Charter School!
A lack of resources.
Example: The _________ of corn this summer was due to a drought.
Scarcity
This was the decade when many people began to move west on the Oregon Trail.
1840's
Because of the discovery of this precious metal, many emigrants moved to the Rogue Valley.
Gold!
This was a big reason many people moved west on the Oregon Trail.
Economics! To increase wealth, health, find gold, acquire land, etc.
Bonus Question: What was an opportunity cost that Oregon Trail Emigrants gave up?
Our guest speaker Colleen said these are important types of business for our community because they bring in new money from outside our cities to stimulate the economy and allow people to purchase goods and services. Give an example of this type of local business.
Businesses that produce items that can be sold outside the community. (Amy's Kitchen, Wineries, Rogue Creamery, Harry and David)
Bonus Question: What organization is Colleen the director for?
Your family is making a budget for homeschooling for next year. Give examples of three things you will need and three things you would want to purchase if you have enough funds or EUs.
Needs: Math curriculum, Reading curriculum, books, Pencils, Paper, etc.
Wants: Weather Station, new desk, gel pens, etc.
This is the year Oregon became the 33rd state in the USA.
1859
Because of many conflicts arising with the new settlers, these people were forcibly moved to reservations.
Native Americans