quiz 21 chapter blah blah 13 pp. 224-232

Question 1

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

Answer 1

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

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Narcissa Whitman and Eliza Spaulding

Question 3

Name the revolt staged by the American settlers

Answer 3

Bear Flag Revolt

Question 4

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

Answer 4

prairie schooners

Question 5

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

Answer 5

John McLoughlin

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Independence, Missouri

Question 7

led the largest wagon train ever to go west

Answer 7

Marcus Whitman

Question 8

discovered gold at John Sutter’s mill

Answer 8

James Marshall

Question 9

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

Answer 9

William Taylor

Question 10

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

Answer 10

John C. Fremont