quiz 21 chapter blah blah 13 pp. 224-232 Flashcards
Why did four Indian chiefs representing the Flathead and Nez Perce’ tribes travel to St. Louis in 1832?
They were searching for the ‘‘Book from Heaven’’ —the Bible.
Who were the first white women to journey west of the Rockies?
Narcissa Whitman and Eliza Spaulding
Name the revolt staged by the American settlers
Bear Flag Revolt
What name was given to the covered wagons which families used to move west to Oregon?
prairie schooners
Name the supervisor of Fort Vancouver who became known as the ‘‘Father of Oregon.’’
John McLoughlin
From which CITY and STATE did wagon trains usually start when going on their long journey to the West?
Independence, Missouri
led the largest wagon train ever to go west
Marcus Whitman
discovered gold at John Sutter’s mill
James Marshall
became known as ‘‘the Street Preacher’’ for his ministry in San Fransisco
William Taylor
led the first expedition of white men to cross the Sierras into California during winter
John C. Fremont