Vocabulary
Open land in the West that had not been settled
Frontier
Who was the trader that the most popular cattle trail was named after?
Jesse Chisholm
Who was Nez Perce leader who traveled to Washington, DC and spoke with President Hayes about his people?
Chief Joseph
What is the Daws act?
Prairie Farmer who raised caron, wheat, cattle, and hogs
Sod buster
Who was the colonel who led US forces at the Battle of the Little Bighorn?
George Custer
A Sudden rush of scared animals that run away from the trail.
Stampede
Who are "Boomers"
People who raced to claim land in Oklahoma by pushing stakes into the ground and setting up hasty tents were called this.
crossing a continent
Transcontinental
Who was the missionary to the West?
Ezra Fisher
"Sooners" slipped across the borders and claimed land before they were allowed during the_____?
Oklahoma Land Rush
Who is a trail boss?
Someone in charge of a cattle drive.
A rich source of precious metal
Lode
Who was the Sioux Chief who fought at the Battle of the Little Big Horn?
Crazy Horse
to make it harder for thieves to steal cattle
Brands
Who is celebrated on December 25 for being born this day?
Jesus