Weatward Expansion Flashcards
Why did settlers who went west to California and the Oregon Territory consider themselves emigrants?
They considered themselves emigrants because they were leaving the United States.
Why did so many people go west?
Many people traveled west to flee the economic depression taking place in the east.
Where did the emigrants buy their supplies before beginning their journey?
Emigrants bought supplies in Missouri for the 2,000 mile trek west.
List the four main trails known to have been traveled. Next to each trail, list why people generally went there.
Oregon Trail : Lead northwest, ideal for farming and fur trapping.
California Trail : Lead southwest, known for gold.
Santa Fe Trail : Lead to New Mexico Trail.
New Mexico Trail : Began as trade route.
Mormon Trail : Led to Utah.
What conditions did the travelers encounter on the trails?
They encountered cold, burning heat, hunger, accidents and even death.
What were the groups called in which they traveled?
The groups they traveled in were called “wagon train”.
Within each wagon train community, ______ were often made by the people to govern themselves.
laws
When did westward expansion occur over these 4 trails?
Santa Monroe latter day
