Spanish Explorers
Dominguez and who, were the Spanish explorers?
Escalante
Who was the first leader of the Mormon's?
Joseph Smith
Which animal was popular for hats?
Beavers
What did the Europeans bring over that caused many Native people to die?
Disease, sickness, small pox
Where are we supposed to wait for the bus?
By the trees, near all the teachers.
Where did they start their exploring from?
Santa Fe, New Mexico
What were some of the states that the Mormons lived in?
New York, Ohio, Missouri, Illinois
Which animal did they kill all of in Europe?
Beavers
What animal did the Spanish bring over that the Natives really wanted?
Horses
What is the Matheson mascot?
Tiger
What was their purpose in exploring?
They wanted to find an easier and safer route to Monterey, CA
Why did the Mormon's move to Utah?
They were escaping religious persecution.
What was the hole in the ground called where the Mountain Men stored their pelts?
Cache
What were some of the foods that the Europeans brought over?
Potatoes, tomatoes, lemons, oranges, pumpkins, beans, bananas
What city is Matheson in?
Magna
What did the Spanish build in New Mexico, Texas, and California?
Missions
What happened to Joseph Smith?
He was murdered by a mob of angry men.
What did the Mountain Men usually wear?
Leather
What happened to the land the Natives loved using?
Much of it was taken over by the settlers. Natives were forced to live on land that no one wanted.
What is the name of our principal?
Ms. Megan Madsen
Why did the exploration end in Utah and not continue to California?
They ran out of supplies and winter was coming.
What were some of the reasons why people did not like the Mormon's?
Polygamy, voted altogether, and Book of Mormon
What was the big meeting called where they would meet for a week and trade goods?
Rendezvous
What happened to the hunting animals (deer, rabbit)?
They were hunted by the settlers and there was less food for the Native people.
What is the name of Ms. Bagley's raven (on her desk)?
Edgar