Define/Short Answer
Define Barter
Trade things without money
What was one of the most important resources explorers found in Nebraska?
Fur
Define expedition
A trip taken by a group of people
What did Manuel Lisa do?
Founded St. Louis Missouri Fur Company
Traveled up Missouri River
Built Fort
Worked with Plains Indians
Define industry
Group or business that do or make things of the same type
Why is the Louisiana Purchase important to the history of Nebraska and the United States?
It doubled the size of the U.S. The area included Nebraska. Many settlers moved there.
What is one reason for the battle between Villasur and the Pawnee
The French feared the Spanish would try to take the land they claimed.
Why is Fort Atkinson important to Nebraska's History?
It was the last stop before the wilderness.
It was the center of fur trade.
Many firsts- school, bowling alley, library.
What was the main reason white settlers wanted to control the Mississippi River?
Ship crops faster