💯Violence & Tension in the West, Story of Us S1E3: Viewing Quiz

Who were the groups that claimed the land west of the Appalachian Mountains as of 1775?

• France, Britain, Spain, Native Americans

• France, Germany, Spain, Native Americans

• Britain, Spain, Portugal, Native Americans

• France, Britain, Portugal, Native Americans

Answer explanation

As of 1775, the land west of the Appalachian Mountains was claimed by France, Britain, Spain, and Native Americans. These groups had established territories and influence in North America during this period.

The explorer(s) who faced danger and death exploring the Cumberland Gap in the area west of the Appalachian Mountains was ​ (a)   .

• Christopher Columbus

• Lewis and Clark

• Daniel Boone

Answer explanation

Daniel Boone was a key figure in the exploration of the Cumberland Gap, facing significant dangers and challenges in the process. Unlike Columbus or Lewis and Clark, Boone's efforts were specifically tied to this region.

Some of the accomplishments of Louis and Clark are: First Americans to reach the ​ (a)   Ocean overland, Discovered over ​ (b)   new species of wildlife, Mapped out the ​ (c)   .

• Pacific

• 300

• west

• Atlantic

• 150

• north

• 500

• east

Answer explanation

Lewis and Clark were the first Americans to reach the Pacific Ocean overland, discovered over 300 new species of wildlife, and mapped out the west, significantly contributing to American exploration.

What were some of the dangers a trapper in the Rockies experienced? Drag each given danger to the correct column:

Groups:

(a) TRUE Dangers given in video

,

(b) NOT a Danger given in the video

• Dangerously high temperatures

• Brown Bears

• Starvation

• Grizzly Bears

The ​ (a)   Party was significant because they got stuck in a blizzard and resorted to cannibalism.

• Donner

• Daniel Boone

• Blitzen

Answer explanation

The Donner Party is infamous for being trapped in a blizzard during their westward journey in 1846-1847, leading to extreme measures, including cannibalism, for survival. This historical event makes 'Donner' the correct answer.

​ (a)   fought, ​ (b)   bought.

• Oregon

• Arizona

• Texas

• California

Answer explanation

The phrase 'fought' refers to Texas, known for its historical battles, while 'bought' relates to California, famous for its land acquisitions during the Gold Rush. Thus, the correct answers are Texas and California.

James Marshall found a 3 oz. nugget in the California River in the year (a)   .

• 1846

• 1847

• 1848

• 1849

Answer explanation

James Marshall discovered the 3 oz. gold nugget in the California River in 1848, which marked the beginning of the California Gold Rush. This year is significant in American history for the gold discovery.

After the discovery of gold, ​ (a)   amateur prospectors arrived in California and the population went from ​ (b)   to 100,000.

• 300,000

• 15,000

• 50,000

• 200,000

• 1,000,000

Answer explanation

After the gold discovery, the population surged from 15,000 to 300,000 due to the influx of amateur prospectors seeking fortune, highlighting the dramatic impact of the gold rush on California's demographics.

The price per acre for the Louisiana Territory purchased in 1803 was (a)   cents.

• 1 cent

• 2 cents

• 3 cents

• 4 cents

Answer explanation

The Louisiana Territory was purchased for approximately 3 cents per acre in 1803, making this the correct answer. This price reflects the significant land acquisition by the United States during that period.

What were some hardships people of the time experienced, that are mentioned in the video?

Groups:

(a) Dangers given in the video

,

(b) Dangers NOT given in the video

• Poisonous plants
• Malaria

• Living completely off the land

• COVID

• Milk poisening

• Heat exhaustion