Lesson 2

Settlers were drawn to California from the United States because of:

• the discovery of gold and economic opportunities

• the cold climate and harsh winters

• the lack of natural resources

• the desire to escape from the coast

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

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CCSS.RI.6.5

John Marsh was considered a pioneer because he encouraged others to settle in California by:

• Writing letters and promoting the region to settlers

• Serving as governor of California

• Leading a gold mining expedition

• Building the first railroad in California

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

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CCSS.RL.5.1

The Donner Party attempted to take which route, and what was the result?

• The Oregon Trail; they arrived safely

• The Santa Fe Trail; they found gold

• The Hastings Cutoff; they became trapped by snow and many perished

• The Mormon Trail; they settled in Utah

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Marsh, Frémont, and Hastings influenced people's ideas about California by:

• Writing reports and guides that encouraged migration to California.

• Discouraging people from moving to California.

• Establishing strict laws against migration to California.

• Preventing any information about California from spreading.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

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CCSS.RI.6.5

Some reasons people move to California today, and how these reasons are similar to those of early settlers, include:

• Seeking economic opportunities and a better life

• Escaping from California's high cost of living

• Avoiding natural disasters

• Looking for colder climates

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.3

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CCSS.RL.6.3

According to the guidebook, what is the primary route to California for immigrants?

• California Trail

• Oregon Trail

• Santa Fe Trail

• Appalachian Trail

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

How many miles does the California Trail stretch westward?

• 2,000 miles

• 1,000 miles

• 3,500 miles

• 4,200 miles

Which of the following is NOT listed as an essential supply for the journey to California?

• Food

• Clothing

• Electronics

• Medicine

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

What is the recommended season to start your journey to California according to the guidebook?

• Spring

• Summer

• Autumn

• Winter

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

The guidebook advises travelers to be respectful and cautious when encountering Native American tribes.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

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CCSS.RL.3.7