Week 14 Flashcards
Why did explorers come to Arizona?
Spies went to see if the land was worth buying or fighting for. Soldiers went to fight for land and protect new colonies. Scientists went to learn about the land. And some explorers were sent to make maps of the new land.
When did the Grand Canyon become a national monument?
1908
When did the Grand Canyon become a national park?
1919
Why can’t dams be built in the Grand Canyon?
Because it is a national park and it would disturb the Colorado River’s ecosystem.
Who were the first government explorers?
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. They were friends with Thomas Jefferson.
When did Lewis and Clark first start exploring?
1804
What did Lewis and Clark do?
They explored and mapped the land in the northwest all the way to the Pacific Ocean.
When was the Mexican War?
1846
Why did we fight in the Mexican War?
The United States wanted the California territory so that they had land from the Atlantic to Pacific Ocean.
Who was President during the Mexican War?
Polk
Who did President Polk send to lead the Army in the Mexican War?
Colonel Stephen Kearny
What is the Kearney Code?
Rules to make sure people were treated fairly.
What is the Kearney Code?
Rules to make sure people were treated fairly.
Who was the Mormon Battalion?
An Army unit of Mormon soldiers who settled in Arizona to escape persecution.
What is persecution?
Terrible treatment suffered because of one’s race, religion, or political beliefs.
