Coming To California
Where did Mexican settlers move to in California?
Sand Diego, Santa Barbara, and San Francisco
What is a trailblazer?
someone who finds or makes new paths between places
What challenges did the jungle bring?
poisonous snakes, insects, and disease
What does immigrate mean?
to move to another country to live
What was a wagon train?
A group of covered wagons that traveled together over a long distance
How long did the journey from the east to California take?
it was 17,000 miles and could take 5 to 8 months.
When did Russians settle in Alaska
in th 1700
Why was it difficult to be a trailblazer?
They had to cross hot deserts, jagged mountains, and rushing rivers.
What is the Isthmus of Panama?
A shortcut that travelers from the east could take? a small strip of land in central america
Why did Americans move to to California?
To find land to farm, hunt for fur, or sell supplies to settlers.
What did John Bidwell's route to California eventually become known as?
The California Trail
What was another way settlers could travel to California, not by boat?
They could travel overland, following routes set by trailblazers.
Why did the Russians move Southeast into California?
To find animals such as seals and sea otters, to get fur
Who was Kit Carson?
A skilled trapper, guide, and mountain man who helped John Fremont get to Fort Sutter in California
Why were wagon trains dangerous?
They had to cross steep mountains and dry deserts, it was impossible to carry enough food and water, maps could be inaccurate and trails were rough and rocky, disease killed many.