Settling of Oregon
Who first lived in Oregon Country?
The Mountain Men, or Fur Traders
The Adams Onís Treaty was between which two countries?
Britain and The U.S.
What was first traded in the mountains of Oregon?
Fur.
What is another name for The Adams Onís Treaty
The Transcontinental Treaty
Who were some of the first settlers in Oregon?
Dr. Whiteman and Mrs. Whiteman
Which U.S. governmental position negotiated for the Adams Onís Treaty?
Secretary of State.
What was the name of one of the first Fur companies?
The America Fur Company
Who were the four major colonizers of The Americas
The US, Spain, Britain, and Russia
Name one town in Missouri where settlers often gathered?
Independence
What was Polk's and Britain's compromise
49 degrees North
Many know of the Oregon Trail, but what is the name of the trail and trade route leading down the Mexico
The Santa Fe route
Who discovered the Columbia River?
Robert Gray
Which disease was brought to the natives by the settlers?
Measles
Which Presidential candidate coined the term, "Fifty-Four Forty or Fight."
Election candidate Jame K. Polk
Disease, Native Americans, Starvation, etc.
Who fought over Greer Country?
Texas and The USA
In 1843, about how many emigrants traveled the Oregon Trail?
~1,000
On what date did The U.S. ratify The Adams Onís Treaty for the second time?
February, 19, 1821
Who came up with Manifest Destiny and what was their profession?
Journalist John L O'Sullivan
What year were The Whitemans killed by natives
1847