LESSON 1
The use of _______ helped workers produce more goods at the same time.
interchangeable parts
True or False- the US never reached its goal of manifest destiny.
false
Name one common cause of death on the westward trail.
disease, accidents, cold weather
Levi Strauss and Luzena Stanley Wilson are examples of _______.
entrepreneurs
True or False- Native Americans usually approached wagon trains to trade, not attack.
True
What led to an increase in canal building?
The success of the Erie Canal
Why did Mexico allow Stephen Austin to bring American settlers into Texas?
Because not many Mexican people chose to live in Texas
Which group of people founded Salt Lake City, UTAH?
Mormons
Why did merchants take the risk to move to California? (2 reasons)
They were confident they'd make a profit and they knew miners needed to buy goods
Because many Texans wanted to become independent of Mexico and were prepared to govern themselves
What was the first true railroad in the US?
Baltimore & Ohio
B & O
A rebellion by American settlers against Mexican troops that led to California being declared an independent republic....
The Bear Flag Revolt
Name 2 things animals were used for during travel on the westward trail.
Used as a food source
Able to pull the wagons
Used to ride, such as horses
Why were gold seekers called 49-ers?
because the first major group of miners arrived in California in 1849.
Mormons wanted _______ freedom and freedom from ______, which is why they moved west.
religious; persecution
Name 2 machines that were invented to make production faster/easier.
Describe the battle of the Alamo in detail.
The Battle of the Alamo occurred in 1836. The President of Mexico brought an army into Texas to try and end the revolt. On March 6th, the Mexican army stormed the Alamo (a walled fortress) and fighting followed. All of the settlers defending the Alamo were killed, including two famous men of the frontier- Davy Crockett & James Bowie. Around 600 Mexican soldiers were killed/wounded.
Name one good that Americans sold to Mexicans & name one good that Mexicans sold to Americans (BESIDES SILVER & CLOTH)
M to A- mules, furs
Name 2 reasons why gold has great value.
It is soft enough to be formed into beautiful objects, such as jewelry.
It does not tarnish or discolor.
It is scarce, or difficult to find.
It had enough people to become the 31st state
Name 2 reasons why Americans wanted to improve transportation.
They wanted easier ways to travel.
They wanted faster ways to travel.
They wanted cheaper ways to travel.
They wanted to revolutionize travel & transportation.
Explain the Missouri Compromise in detail. What was it, what happened to the states involved, and what were the disagreements over?
Disagreements over slavery grew following the Missouri Compromise. Maine joined the US as a free state, meaning it did not allow slavery, while Missouri joined as a slave state. Southerners wanted slavery to continue, while northerners wanted to end it nationwide.
Name 2 things that made prairie schooners capable of making the long trip west.
They had covers that kept out sun, wind, and rain.
They had large wheels that kept wagons out of the mud.
The wagon beds were watertight.
Name 3 effects of the gold rush on California.
Residents were able to become miners.
Residents developed lumber companies, ranches, and large farms.
Railroads were laid across the continent into California.
California businesses were able to ship their products eastward by train.
California’s economy boomed.
True or False- The Old Spanish Trail crossed the desert & mountains of Mexico's Northern Territory and ultimately ended up in the LARGE CITY of Los Angeles.
FALSE- IT ENDED IN THE SMALL FRONTIER TOWN OF LA.
LA WAS NOT A BIG CITY AT THIS POINT !!!