Q: Settling Oregon Country

What was a major reason settlers moved westward in the 1820s?

• To find gold

• To escape the Great Plains

• To find good farmland

• To join the fur trade

Which river valley was known for its fine farmland?

• Mississippi River

• Willamette River

• Colorado River

• Missouri River

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

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

What was the Indian name for a white man in some areas of Oregon?

• Yankee

• Boston

• Settler

• Trader

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

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

What were mountain men admired as?

• Skilled traders

• Rugged individualists

• Wealthy merchants

• Famous explorers

What was in demand in the East and in Europe that mountain men traded?

• Gold

• Beaver hats

• Silk

• Spices

What did mountain men do during the fall and spring?

• Built shelters

• Tended their traps

• Traded goods

• Traveled to cities