DECEMBER 4

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What was the purpose of the Wilderness Road?

Back

It is used for settlers to move west into Kentucky & other areas where Native Americans already lived.

Front

Based on the second paragraph of your source (first page), what is 1 of the areas (aside from Southwest) that's still under the control of Spain & then Mexico until 1848? Options: ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA, MEXICO, LOUISIANA

Back

CALIFORNIA

Front

Based on the first paragraph of your source (second page), what was a good description of the Great Plains?
Ⓐ It had a prairie or grassland.

Back

It was flat, dry and treeless.

Front

Based on the second paragraph of your source (second page), which material was used by the families of the Great Plains to build their houses?

Back

SOD

Front

How did the settlers living in the west get their water? Pick a statement from the source.

Back

Families might drill a well 40-60 feet deep.

Front

Why did the Christian missionaries go to Oregon in the 1830s?

Back

They wanted to convert Native Americans to Christianity.

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Based on the last paragraph of your source (third page), ALL OF THESE are reasons why people moved west, EXCEPT: Some wanted to change their middle names. Others wanted to make money. Some just wanted to get away from the crowds in the East & others moved for religious reasons. Some Americans believed it was their duty to push the nation’s borders westward.

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Some wanted to change their middle names.