Mountain Men: Myths and Facts

The video explores the history and significance of mountain men in the American West. It covers their role in the fur trade, their lifestyle, challenges they faced, and their contributions to mapping and exploration. The video also discusses the decline of the mountain men era due to the depletion of beaver populations and the westward expansion of America.

What event spurred the exploration of the western frontier by mountain men?

• The Oregon Trail

• The California Trail

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The Gold Rush

What was a primary reason for the mountain men's venture into the Rocky Mountains?

• To establish new settlements

• To find gold

• To map new territories

• To hunt and trap wildlife for furs

Which animal was particularly sought after by mountain men for its fur?

• Beaver

• Deer

• Wolf

• Grizzly bear

What was a significant danger faced by mountain men in the wilderness?

• Lack of food and water

• Frequent earthquakes

• Tornadoes

• Floods

Which trail did Jedediah Smith and Robert Stewart first map?

• The South Pass

• The California Trail

• The Santa Fe Trail

• The Oregon Trail

Who was the first American known to explore what is now Yellowstone National Park?

• Jim Beckwourth

• John Colter

• Jim Bridger

• Kit Carson

What was a common misconception about mountain men?

• They were uncivilized and uneducated

• They were primarily farmers

• They were all wealthy

• They were government officials

What was the purpose of the annual rendezvous for mountain men?

• To celebrate holidays

• To trade goods and discuss discoveries

• To recruit new members

• To compete in hunting contests

What led to the decline of the mountain men era?

• The discovery of gold

• The decline in beaver population

• The invention of synthetic furs

• The end of the Oregon Trail

Where did many mountain men move after the decline of the fur trade?

• Back to the East Coast

• To Canada

• To Oregon and California

• To Mexico