Letitia Carson: Defiant Pioneer

Letitia Carson: Defiant Pioneer

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History, Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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Letitia Carson, a black woman, traveled the Oregon Trail with David Carson in 1845. After David's death, she fought a legal battle to inherit his estate, winning a groundbreaking case. She later claimed land through the Homestead Act, becoming the only black woman in Oregon to do so. Letitia built a prosperous life, defying the odds in a time when black rights were restricted.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of settlers on the Oregon Trail were black?

5%

3%

10%

1%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason Letitia Carson went to court after David Carson's death?

To seek custody of her children

To challenge land ownership laws

To claim her inheritance

To protest against racial discrimination

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was significant about Letitia Carson's court victory?

It was the first case of its kind in the Oregon Territory

It led to changes in inheritance laws

It granted her full ownership of David's estate

It was a rare victory for a black woman in a restrictive territory

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Homestead Act of 1862 allow settlers to do?

Build homes without legal restrictions

Receive government grants for farming

Claim up to 160 acres of land for free

Purchase land at a discounted rate

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Letitia Carson's life progress after her court victory?

She struggled to maintain her land

She became a prominent political figure

She built a stable and prosperous life

She moved back to Missouri