Exploration and Interaction in the Pacific Northwest

The history of Washington State includes a rich tapestry of Native American history, followed by European exploration and territorial claims. The region was part of the Oregon Territory before becoming Washington Territory and eventually the 42nd state of the United States. Early European explorers like Juan Perez, Don Bruno de Heceta, and Captain James Cook made significant discoveries along the coast. The Nootka Conventions opened the Northwest Coast to international trade. The Lewis and Clark expedition provided insights into the native tribes, while David Thompson's exploration contributed to the fur trade's development.

What year did Washington become a separate territory from Oregon?

• 1774

• 1848

• 1853

• 1889

What was the significance of the Monticello Convention?

• It resulted in the separation of Washington from Oregon

• It was the first trading post in Washington

• It led to the naming of Puget Sound

• It marked the first European landing on the coast

Who was the first European to land on the Washington coast?

• Juan Perez

• Captain James Cook

• George Vancouver

• David Thompson

What was the outcome of the Spanish-British Nootka Conventions?

• It led to the discovery of the Columbia River

• It opened the Northwest Coast to multiple nations

• It restricted British access to the Northwest Coast

• It established Spanish control over the region

Which explorer named the Strait of Juan de Fuca?

• Robert Gray

• Francisco de Eliza

• Don Bruna de Heceta

• Charles William Barclay

Which explorer is credited with mapping the coast of Washington from 1792 to 1795?

• Juan Perez

• Robert Gray

• George Vancouver

• David Thompson

What was the main observation of Lewis and Clark about the Native American tribes in the Pacific Northwest?

• They had advanced weaponry

• They were nomadic

• Women had higher status

• They spoke the same language

What was the primary trade established by Captain Robert Gray?

• Fur trading

• Sea otter pelts

• Timber trade

• Gold mining

Who was the first European to navigate the entire length of the Columbia River?

• George Vancouver

• David Thompson

• Juan Perez

• Robert Gray

What was a significant result of the interactions between European traders and Native American women?

• The establishment of new trade routes

• The growth of a mixed-race population

• The decline of Native American tribes

• The introduction of new agricultural practices