People
John Jacob Astor
The main thoroughfare for settlers through the Appalachians.
Who left the South to escape harsh segregation laws and settled on the Great Plains?
Exodusters
What animal did the mountain men primarily hunt/trap?
beaver
2,000 mile trail that settlers took to the Pacific Northwest
Oregon Trail
Long hunter that explored the Appalachian mountains
Daniel Boone
First economic activity that brought Americans to the West?
fur trading
What was the last major incident of the wars on the Great Plains?
Place that experienced quick population growth due to mining and then sudden decline when the mine closed
Boomtown/s
A decrease in the money supply and overall lower prices.
Deflation
Explorer that provided inaccurate information about the Great Plains.
Zebulon Pike
What industry caused many people to flock West hoping to get rich?
mining
What was one challenge railroad companies faced while building the transcontinental railroad?
Possible answers:
Crossing mountain ranges, Facing snowstorms/harsh weather, Getting food/supplies to workers in remote areas
An important westward path to New Mexico. It was used by settlers, but more so by merchants.
Santa Fe Trail
What was Clark's first name?
William
Rocky mountain explorer that wrote a helpful report of his journey.
John C. Fremont
What immigrants worked for the Union Pacific crossing the Great Plains?
the Irish
What were the two railroad companies building the transcontinental railroad?
Union Pacific and Central Pacific
What land grant helped open the West to settlers by offering free land?
Homestead Act
What was Lewis's first name?
Merriweather
General who suffered the worst defeat of the U.S. Army on the Great Plains.
Custer
What year did the Louisiana Purchase occur?
1803
What two Sioux leaders defeated General Custer in the Battle of Little Bighorn?
Crazy Horse & Sitting Bull
Under the Morrill Act, what was money from land purchases used to build?
colleges
(that taught agriculture and engineering)
What two occupations strongly supported the Free Silver Debate/movement?
farmers & miners