Chapter 16 - Life in the West

Which of these led to the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1804?

• Monroe Doctrine
• Louisiana Purchase
• Gadsden Purchase
• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Which of these were important to the survival of the members of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• Mountain men
• American Indians
• The US military
• Settlers traveling west

Which of these was one legacy of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• They mapped a route to the Pacific.
• They established missions in new territories.
• They explored present day Colorado.
• They located a water route across the country.

In the 1830s, what was California's main industry?

• fur trading
• ship building
• coal mining
• cattle ranching

Who were the ancestors of the Californios?

• French
• Spanish
• British
• Canadians

Which is another name for the mountain men?

• fur trappers
• cattle ranchers
• gold miners
• sheep shearers

What was on legacy of the Californios?

• city names
• athletic events
• trading posts
• religious practices

What was an important legacy of the early missionaries to Oregon?

• They found a cure for measles.
• They converted American Indians.
• They opened the west for settlers.
• They traveled to the Pacific Ocean.

What did pioneer women achieve well before the women in the East?

• They joined the military.
• They had college educations.
• They voted in elections.
• They earned wages equal to those of men

What did Biddy Mason achieve in the West?

• She owned and operated a gold mine.
• She legally won her freedom from slavery.
• She opened the first college for women.
• She was the first female Mormon preacher.