Effects on westward movement
Who started the economy in the west?
Prospecting miners
Which West mover traveled 15 miles a day, ending in 2000 miles for the four months?
Covered Wagon Pioneers
What was a downside of the Covered Wagon Pioneers moving West?
The Natives were forced west.
What is the definition of ‘Spinning Yarn’?
Telling a folk tale / tall tale
Who created trails in the west that would then become highways?
Which group disliked being called ‘Cowboys’ / What would they rather be called?
Cowhands, Wranglers, Cowpunchers
What was a downside of the Gold Rush (Prospecting Miners)?
The miners (mostly) weren’t the ones getting money, the merchants were.
What word means ‘To add on’?
Annex
Which group civilized small towns into cities like in the East?
List one of the three ways Prospecting Miners would get to California.
‘Puking Around The Horn’, Wagon Train,
Name something bad that happened as a result of the Mountain Men?
Beavers nearly went extinct due to profuse hunting.
What is the definition of secede?
to formally withdraw
Which group traded with the Americans for crops and products?
Indians / Native Americans
How long would a Gunflighter/Lawman train for?
16-18 Hours
Why was being a Homestead Farmer dangerous?
Heavy rains, dangerous winds, disease and extremely tiring work.
What was famously called ‘The 10 Commandments of ___.
Wagon Trains