Vocabulary
to take over; defeat
conquer
Which rifle was the most popular rifle of the mid 19th century?
What year did Columbus sail 3 ships from Spain?
1492
The lynx has unusually big ___________?
feet
trade system that brought new goods to both the New World and Old World
Columbian Exchange
What was a gunsmith's job?
to make rifles by hand
Which feature of the article is considered a primary source?
the photograph
an italian sailor who sailed 3 ships from Spain across the Atlantic Ocean
Christopher Columbus
What color is the lynx usually?
grayish-tan
a person who makes rifles and other firearms
gunsmith
Pioneers moved west into unknown territory
for many years hunters killed up to 5,000 bison a day
What did the king and queen of Spain secretly believe about Columbus' first voyage?
There was little chance he would ever return.
What is the main prey for the lynx?
snowshoe hare
dried bison meat mixed with bison fat, nuts and dried fruit
pemmican
Who was the Columbian Exchange between?
Europe and the New World
What year was the Endangered Species Act passed?
1973
What was the main thing Christopher Columbus wanted to do?
find a faster trade route between Europe and Asia
What kind of climber is the Lynx?
agile
a person who travels to gain geographical or scientific knowledge
explorer
Why did the Sioux War of 1865 occur?
Promises kept being broken and the American Indians kept being forced from their land.
When government officials realized what was happening to the bison, they passed laws to _________.
protect them
Why did the article state that Columbus’ explorations marked a turning point in history?
People began to embark on the Age of Discovery
The lynx has unusually big feet, which allows ______________ in the deep snow.
swift movement