Tribes
Muckleshoot
Where are the majority of farms located in WA?
Central/Eastern Washington
What mining material was found in the west that led to people migrating there?
Goooooooollllllddddd!!!!!
Why were trees logged for new settlers to the area?
To build houses
What fish is sacred to many tribes in WA?
Salmon
Why are tribes allowed to sell fireworks?
They are a sovereign nation, with their own laws and government
What makes WA such a good location for farming?
Weather and Soil
What tree is was very sacred and useful to many local Tribes?
Western Red Cedar
What was the issue with the Anacortes Fishing Mural?
It showcased Halibut fishing, not Salmon.
What is one way that tribes fought to keep their land, culture, and sovereignty safe from the United States government? (From the video)
Coming together to protest fishing rights.
What city is famous for it's sweet onions?
Walla Walla
What are two impacts the gold rush and mining industry had on the land and the people in Washington?
Population boom, conflict with new settlers and indigenous people, developed coal industry.
What challenges and opportunities did George Bush experience when he settled in Washington?
For 10 years, U.S. la prevented Bush from owning land because he was black. Eventually, he established a successful farm and sawmill business with his family after a special law was passed that allowed him to own land.
Name the 4 Tribes closest to our region that we researched in class.
Muckleshoot, Duwamish, Snoqualmie and Puyallup
How do you think the rise in settlers and the growth of the logging industry impacted tribes and their connection to their resources?
Loss of land, wildlife, wood resources and food.
What is the significance of the return of the first Salmon?
The ceremony involved the remains of the First Salmon were returned to the water so its spirit could return home
The town of Black Diamond, is named after what mining resource?
Coal
Name 2 Trees that can be used for Logging.
Big Leaf Maple, Douglas Fir, Western Red Cedar, Western Hemlock
What are the 5 types of Salmon in WA?
Chinook, Sockeye, Coho, Pink, Chum