Trails West Flashcard

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What was a positive outcome of the mountain men?

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they helped explore this region of the continent

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How did land speculators make a profit?

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They bought large pieces of land and then split it into smaller pieces of land and sold it for a profit.

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Which trail west took people to present day New Mexico?

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The Santa Fe Trail

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Which trail took people to present day California? Options: The Sacramento Trail, The Mormon Trail, The Oregon Trail, The Santa Fe Trail

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The Sacramento Trail

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Why did the Mormons travel the Mormon Trail?

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They were looking for religious freedom.

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How was the Native Indian population affected during this time?

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They became sick from the pioneers bringing in new diseases and over 1/2 their population was killed.

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What missionaries sparked Oregon fever following their description of rich land?

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Marcus and Narcissa Whitman

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Founder of Mormon faith, killed by a mob

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Joseph Smith

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Merchants made money by trading with people living in Mexican territory by following this route.

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Santa Fe Trail

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This group moved West to Utah in Mexican Territory following a route named after their group.

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Mormons