America, Coast to Coast
Fur Trade in Westward Expansion/Manifest Destiny
100
TRUE or FALSE
Settlers moving westward often used Native American trails that were centuries old.
True
100
Study the painting by Emmanuel Leutze.
How do you think Americans felt about the West based on this painting? How did this attitude affect the people already living on those lands?
They were excited to get to the west, even if it took the land from others without their permission.
200
Who made the most money during the California Gold Rush?
a. guides
b. merchants
c. miners
d. politicians
b. merchants
200
America, Coast to Coast
What greatly increased western expansion?
a. the Siege of Yorktown
b. the Louisiana Purchase
c. the French and Indian War
d. the Articles of Confederation
b. the Louisiana Purchase
300
Where did most trail companies start their journey?
a. Chicago, IL
b. St. Louis, MO
c. Kansas City, KS
d. New York City, NY
b. St. Louis, MO
300
Which principle entitled Americans to settle across North America?
a. imperialism
b. neocolonialism
c. Manifest Destiny
d. Monroe Doctrine
c. Manifest Destiny
400
What caused increased migration to California in the mid-1800s?
a. Gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill
b. The Corps of Discovery made their report
c. The Transcontinental Railroad was completed
d. There was Mexican aggression at the Texas border
a. Gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill
400
TRUE or FALSE
Manuel Lisa fo9unded a successful fur trading company.
False
500
Study the map of westward trails.
Why did trails leading to different destinations follow the same path?
The trails were initially headed in the same direction, and that was the best/easiest route to follow
500
What did Pierre Chouteau mainly trade?
a. animal furs
b. gold nuggets
c. mules and cattle
d. mining equipment
a. animal furs