Wild West Pull Factors Flashcards
1
Q
Describe facts on true Oregon trail
A
Mapped in 1825 by Jedidiah smith which made it safe
400,000 people travelled it by 1869
2
Q
Describe the California gold rush
A
1848 gold found the 1849 rush began 100,000 people left the east 1855 Cali pop is 300,000
3
Q
What did Americans believe in
A
Manifest destiny
