What was a major reason settlers moved westward in the 1820s?
Q: Settling Oregon Country

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To find gold
To escape the Great Plains
To find good farmland
To join the fur trade
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which river valley was known for its fine farmland?
Mississippi River
Willamette River
Colorado River
Missouri River
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which four countries claimed Oregon in the early 1800s?
United States, Great Britain, Spain, France
United States, Great Britain, Spain, Russia
United States, France, Spain, Russia
United States, Great Britain, France, Russia
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What agreement did the United States and Britain make regarding Oregon Country in 1818?
To divide it equally
To occupy it jointly
To give it to Native Americans
To sell it to Spain
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the Indian name for a white man in some areas of Oregon?
Yankee
Boston
Settler
Trader
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the economic motivation for fur traders in Oregon?
To find gold
To sell furs for huge profits in China
To establish trade routes with Europe
To barter with Native Americans
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main reason for the withdrawal of Spain and Russia's claims to Oregon?
Lack of military support
Lack of settlers
Economic downturn
Diplomatic pressure
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