Going West
Why did pioneers want to move out West?
Pioneers wanted more land, Land was cheaper out West
What did Mr. Fulton invent?
steamboat
What is a canal?
A waterway built by men.
Why was Sequoyah famous?
Sequoyah invented the Cherokee alphabet.
What was the Trail of Tears?
The trail the Cherokee Indians traveled from Georgia to present day Oklahoma. Many Cherokee died while on this journey due to weather, sickness and not enough to eat.
Where were most pioneers trying to go out West?
Oregon
Why was the steamboat a better way to travel?
The steamboat could travel faster, cheaper, and could carry more goods and people.
Why were canals built or needed?
Canals were built because goods could be delivered by boat to cities that did not have rivers by them.
Why did Sequoyah invent the Cherokee alphabet?
He thought it would make his people stronger.
Which president insisted that Native Americans leave their homes and move West to Indian territory?
President Andrew Jackson
What nickname was given to the covered wagons?
Prairie Schooner
What does the word voyage mean?
A long trip that is not well known by the traveler.
What problem did boats face on the canal?
Problems on canals was weather.
What did Sequoyah's wife do with Sequoyah's work.
Sequoyah's wife burned his work because she did not understand what he was doing and thought he was wasting his time.
While in Kentucky, the Cherokee encountered a horrible winter storm. What do you think encountered means?
came upon suddenly or unexpected
What difficulties did pioneers face along the way going West?
crossing rivers, Native Americans, wild life, the weather
Where did Mr. Fulton try his steamboat out at?
New York
What was used to pull the flatboats down the canals?
Mules were used to pull flatboats.
What is Sequoyah remembered for?
Sequoyah is remembered for teaching his people how to read and write.
Why did the Pony Express want young, small boys?
The Pony Express wanted young, small boys becuse they were lighter for the horses to carry.
What did pioneers pack or take with them to travel West?
food, water, clothes, furniture, pots, pans, quilts
everything they owned that would fit in the wagon
Who was Mr. Fulton's partner that helped pay for the steamboat?
Robert Livingston, who was a very wealthy man
Why would more goods on board slow down flatboats?
More goods on a flat boat would cause it to travel slower.
Where was Sequoyah from?
Tennessee
How many miles could a rider go in The Pony Express?
A rider could travel up to 10 miles a day in the Pony Express.