American West Flashcards
1
Q
What was the gory Laramie treaty ?
A
When tensions grew between white settlers and plains Indians which led to migrants wanting protection
2
Q
When was the Fort Laramie treaty applied?
A
1851
3
Q
What were the 6 main reasons for poor farming ?
A
Climate Lack of water Weather Grasshopper plague Thick sod Lack of trees
4
Q
Who was Joseph Smith ?
What did he do?
A
Founder of the Mormon religion
Taught Mormons to obey him as it was inspired by God
5
Q
Who lead the morons to the Great Salt River ?
A
Brigham Young
6
Q
Consequences for the gold rush?
A
Migration rise Tension Racism Genocide Farming boomed
7
Q
Pull factors for moving to the west ?
A
Freedom
Fertile land
Space Oregon trail
Gold
8
Q
Push factors for moving to the west ?
A
Collapse of wheat prices
Overpopulation
Persecution
Unemployment
