Utah Chapters 7-8

Front

Millions of _____________________ began to eat the crops in the first spring.

Back

Crickets

Front

What were the men doing if they weren't digging irrigation ditches?

Back

Make adobe bricks and cut timber

Front

______________ was the most common cause of death on the ships carrying immigrants from Europe to the United States.

Back

Disease

Front

How did the Perpetual Emigration Fund help Mormon emigrants?

Back

It gave them the supplies they needed to get started. Then they repaid the debt.

Front

Why did Brigham Young encourage converts to come to the Great Basin?

Back

He wanted to strengthen Utah's settlement

Front

Did pioneers eat wolf meat and sego lily bulbs during the first winter?

Back

True

Front

Was the Gold Rush in California helpful for the Utah pioneers?

Back

Yes

Front

Who did Congress name the new territory "Utah" after? Options: Goshute Tribe, Brigham Young's youngest boy, Ute Tribe, An ancient tale

Back

Ute Tribe

Front

What problems did the pioneers face when they entered the Great Basin?

Back

Enough timber, rainfall, natural resources, and soil.

Front

Why did the soldiers that had been in Utah for about 3 years quickly leave?

Back

The Civil War