quiz 21 chapter blah blah 13 pp. 224-232 Flashcards

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Why did four Indian chiefs representing the Flathead and Nez Perce’ tribes travel to St. Louis in 1832?

A

They were searching for the ‘‘Book from Heaven’’ —the Bible.

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Who were the first white women to journey west of the Rockies?

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Narcissa Whitman and Eliza Spaulding

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Name the revolt staged by the American settlers

A

Bear Flag Revolt

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4
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What name was given to the covered wagons which families used to move west to Oregon?

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prairie schooners

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5
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Name the supervisor of Fort Vancouver who became known as the ‘‘Father of Oregon.’’

A

John McLoughlin

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From which CITY and STATE did wagon trains usually start when going on their long journey to the West?

A

Independence, Missouri

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led the largest wagon train ever to go west

A

Marcus Whitman

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discovered gold at John Sutter’s mill

A

James Marshall

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became known as ‘‘the Street Preacher’’ for his ministry in San Fransisco

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William Taylor

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led the first expedition of white men to cross the Sierras into California during winter

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John C. Fremont

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