Oregon Trail
Where did the Oregon Trail start?
Independence, Missouri
Who was the leader of the continental army during the Revolutionary war.
George Washington
The creation of the French inventor Joseph Nicéphore Niépce, created in 1826
The Photograph
Who first discovered gold in California?
James W. Marshall
What was the name of the group that embarked on the expedition into the Louisiana Territory?
The Corps Of Discovery
How long did their journey take?
4 to 6 months.
Who was a political philosopher, served as the second President of the United States HINT:1797-1801
John Adams
Eli Whitney.
Where was gold first discovered in California?
Sutters Mill Caloma
Who led the expedition
Merriwether Lewis
How long was it?
2,000 miles.
Who was the third president of the United States and the chief author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who might have been the inspiration for the name of the Spinning Jenny?
James Hargreaves daughter or wife
What routes did people take to reach California?
Some traveled by sea from the East Coast. Others traveled by land along the California Trail.
What challenges were encountered during the expedition?
Challenging currents of the Missouri River, facing unpredictable weather, treacherous terrain, and encounters with various Native American tribes
How did they travel?
Prairie schooner.
Who was one of the framers of the Constitution, author of five of The Federalist Papers, and the first Chief Justice of the United States.
John Jay
Who invented the sewing Machine?
Barthelemy Thimonnier
How did miners search for gold?
They panned for it, sinking a pan into water and shaking the dirt away to reveal gold.
How long was the expedition (length)
8,000 miles
When did settlers begin using the trail?
1841
Who wrote "Common Sense" to get people to fight for independence against Great Britain?
Thomas Paine
What did Alfred Nobel Invent?
DYNAMITE!
Why did businesses in boom towns often make more money than the miners?
They sold miners the equipment they needed, which was a more steady source of income than finding gold.
How long did the expedition last?
2 years and 4 months.