Topic 7 Sections 4 - 10

Front

What was the primary destination for most forty-niners after the Gold Rush?

Back

California

Front

At what latitude is the northern border of Oregon located?

Back

49 Degrees North

Front

Why did the fur trade decline in the late 1830s?

Back

The beaver population became scarce due to overhunting.

Front

Who did Tejanos in Texas want to get rid of?

Back

Antonio Lopez de Santa Ann

Front

What was NOT a reason for westward expansion according to the chart?

Back

Overcrowding in the Northeast

Front

What was the significance of the Gold Rush in California?

Back

It led to a massive influx of people seeking wealth.

Front

What role did Stephen Austin play in Texas history?

Back

He was a key figure in the early settlement of Texas.

Front

What was a major reason people moved to Oregon?

Back

Fertile land for farming.

Front

What was the impact of overcrowding in the Northeast on westward expansion?

Back

It pushed people to seek new opportunities in the West.

Front

What animal's population decline contributed to the end of the fur trade?

Back

Beavers.