Christopher Columbus
What did Christopher Columbus Discover?
A New World . . . The Americas
Where did the Dominguez and Escalante expedition begin?
Santa Fe, New Mexico
What American Indian group of Utah was the first to come across the European/Spanish people?
The Ute Indians
What was the main animal hunted by the mountain men?
the beaver
Who found the Great Salt Lake?
Jim Bridger
Christopher Columbus sailed from which country?
Spain
Who were Dominguez and Escalante?
Catholic Priests
How did the American Indians help the Spanish?
They were guides for them as they travelled.
Why were the fur companies purchasing beaver pelts?
To make hats, coats, and other clothing. To create the current fashion.
The Ashley- Henry Fur Company
Who did Christopher Columbus commit genocide against?
The Native Americans/American Indians
What was the goal of the Dominguez and Escalante expedition?
To set up a mission in Monterrey, CA.
What did the American Indians get from the Spanish?
Horses, guns, metal objects, etc.
What is a rendezvous?
A place trader, trappers, and others could come together to trade and celebrate.
Who was Ogden named after?
Peter Skene Ogden
How did Christopher Columbus have an impact on Utah?
He brought the Spanish who were the first to explore Utah.
Who did Dominguez and Escalante come across in Utah?
The Ute Indians
How did the American Indians benefit from the mountain men?
They traded with them and were able to get supplies.
Which mountain man was attacked by a grizzly bear?
Jedediah Smith
Why did the Dominguez and Escalante return home before they reached California?
Winter was coming and their guide left them.
Where did Christopher Columbus land in the Americans?
The Caribbean Islands/The Bahamas
What was the most beneficial thing that came from the expedition?
The journal and map of Utah that would help future explorers.
What was the relationship like between the American Indians and the mountain men?
Either positive or negative. They traded with and helped the mountain men. Or they fought with them over land and animals.
How long did the fur trade and the era of the mountain men last?
approximately 16 years
Why did the American fur trade end?
The fashion changed to silk instead of beaver fur.