Texas History Manifest Destiny

​Manifest Destiny: Groups moving West

​Directions:
1. Use the following slides to fill in your notes for page 3 in your white learning Goals

2. Answer the questions that follow

Multiple Choice

These were tough, independent Americans who blazed fur trapping trails through the Rocky Mountains which later became pioneer trails

• Patriot Men

• Red Coat Men

• Mountain Men

• Militia Men

Multiple Choice

The Mormons are an example of a group that went west for which reason?

• to escape the law

• to mine gold

• to trade

• to practice their religion freely

Multiple Choice

In the mid-1800's, a powerful idea captured the imagination of Americans. What was the idea that the United States had a God-given right to expand west to the Pacific Ocean?

• Manifest Destiny
• American Exceptionalism
• Frontier Spirit
• Colonial Expansion

Multiple Choice

Hardships: This group struggled with the dry climate of the West, and had to learn new ways to farm with dams, canals, and irrigation ditches.

• The Missionaries

• The Mormons

• The Pioneer Women

• The Californios

Multiple Choice

Legacy: This group hoped to covert large numbers of Natives to Christianity, but few Natives became Christians and many died of diseases that came West with this group.

• The Californios

• The 49ers

• The Missionaries

• The Mountain Men

Multiple Choice

Legacy: This group is known for helping California become the first state in the far west.

• The Californios

• The 49ers

• The Missionaries

• The Mountain Men

Multiple Choice

What hardships did the Oregon Pioneers have?

• Easy travel on well-maintained roads
• Harsh weather, difficult terrain, food and water scarcity, disease, accidents, and drownings

• Abundant resources and friendly relations with Native Americans
• Consistent mild weather throughout the journey

Multiple Choice

What did the Chinese help build in the 1800's?

• Transcontinental Railroad
• Terracotta Army
• Forbidden City
• Great Wall of China

Multiple Choice

Why did pioneers go to Oregon in the 1800's?

• To join Native American tribes
• To find gold and silver
• To escape from the law
• To seek fertile land and economic opportunities.

Multiple Choice

What hardships did the 49ers experience?

• Lack of fan support
• Weather-related issues
• Injuries, financial difficulties (not much gold was found), and digging for gold was difficult.

• Travel complications