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Chapter 16 Review
Chapter 16: Life in the West
Question | Answer |
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What led to the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1804? | Louisiana Purchase |
What group was important to the survival of the members of the Lewis and Clark expedition? | American Indians |
What was one legacy of the Lewis and Clark expedition? | They mapped a route to the Pacific. |
In the 1830's, what was California's main industry? | cattle ranching |
Who were the ancestors of the Californios? | Spanish |
What is another name for the mountain men? | fur trappers |
What was one legacy of the Californios? | city names |
What was an important legacy of the early missionaries to Oregon? | They opened the west for settlers. |
What did pioneer women achieve well before women int he East? | They voted in elections. |
What did Biddy Mason achieve in the West? | She legally won her freedom from slavery. |
What was one effect of the California gold rush? | California achieved statehood. |
What describes the experience of many Chinese immigrants in California? | They were subjected to prejudice and abuse. |
What was one contribution of Chinese immigrants to the United States? | cultural diversity |
Why did the Mormons move west to Utah? | to settle where they could freely practice their beliefs |
Which of these is a legacy of John Fremont and Zebulon Pike? | They inspired settlers to move to the West. |
Which of these was a challenge for many people who traveled to the West? | Rocky Mountains |
What physical feature created the greatest hardship for settlers traveling on the Oregon and Mormon Trails? | mountains |
What was the final destination of the Mormons? | Salt Lake City, Utah |
How did the Oregon and Mormon Trails differ? | Both trails had different starting points. People traveling along to Oregon Trail had more hardships and a much longer trip. |