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

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2
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When was the Fort Laramie treaty applied?

A

1851

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3
Q

What were the 6 main reasons for poor farming ?

A
Climate 
Lack of water 
Weather 
Grasshopper plague 
Thick sod 
Lack of trees
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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

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5
Q

Who lead the morons to the Great Salt River ?

A

Brigham Young

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6
Q

Consequences for the gold rush?

A
Migration rise 
Tension 
Racism 
Genocide 
Farming boomed
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7
Q

Pull factors for moving to the west ?

A

Freedom
Fertile land
Space Oregon trail
Gold

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8
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Push factors for moving to the west ?

A

Collapse of wheat prices
Overpopulation
Persecution
Unemployment

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