Oregon
What year was Oregon became a state
February 14, 1859
When did California Gold Rush started
January 24, 1848
When did Texas became the first state
Dec 29, 1845 CE
What was the Oregon Trail about
Was to emigrate west
Why did Mormons migrate to Utah?
to escape religious discrimination.
What territory does Oregon border
Washington state
When did the California Gold Rush end
Around 1855
Who owned Texas before 1821?
Texas did not remain a Mexican possession
Why did everyone want to go to Oregon in the 1800s?
Many simply hoped for a chance to start a new life.
What percent of Utah is Mormon?
68.55%
Oregon Journey is from what.
Independence Missouri
When was the last gold rush?
summer of 1899
What did the Mexicans call the Texans?
Tejanos
Does the Oregon Trail still exist?
In some places, the historic trail is a current modern-day hiking trail.
Why were Mormons kicked out of Missouri?
When the Mormons attacked a duly authorized militia under the belief it was an anti-Mormon mob
Why do they want to go to Oregon in 1883
Economic problems upset farmers and businessmen
Is there still gold from the Gold Rush?
roughly 63,000 tons are still in the ground
What 3 countries owned Texas before the US?
France, Spain, Mexico
Why did the Oregon Trail end?
it was where land claims were granted for Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Wyoming.
Was Utah founded by Mormons?
The people who founded the city in 1847 were Mormons
Why did the US want the Oregon Territory?
The land was optimal for farming and had plenty of space to spread out from the over populated cities
What was the biggest Gold Rush ever?
1848 discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill in California
Annexation of Texas.
Texas was annexed by the United States in 1845
Was the Oregon Trail forced?
others forced to travel as the property of slaveholders.
How did the Mormons feel about slavery?
Mormon scripture taught against slavery, it also taught the importance of upholding the law