Untitled Flashcards Set

Who were the Corps of Discovery?

Explorers William Clark & Meriwether Lewis who aimed to find the Northwest Passage.

Why did explorers want to go west?

To find the Northwest Passage, establish relations with Native Americans, and learn about the territory for future settlement.

What did Mountain Men, such as Joe Meek, seek by going west?

To get rich from collecting beaver and other animal furs.

What was a significant result of the Mountain Men's interactions with Native Americans?

Many were killed by Native Americans, while some married them.

Who were Marcus & Narcissa Whitman?

Missionaries who aimed to spread Christianity and convert Native Americans.

What cultural conflict did missionaries face during their interactions with Native Americans?

Awkwardness due to culture clash, leading to misunderstandings and tension.

What was the primary goal of the Latter Day Saints led by Brigham Young?

To escape religious persecution and find a safe place to practice their religion.

What were Homesteaders, such as the Sager Family, looking for?

Cheap and fertile land on which to settle and farm.

What term describes the movement of settlers westward in pursuit of land?

Oregon Fever.

What dramatic impact did the California Gold Rush have on Native Americans?

From ~150,000 Indigenous people in CA before 1849 to

What did prospectors do during the California Gold Rush regarding Native Americans?

They scapegoated and attacked Native Americans, leading to violence.

Who was Benjamin 'Pap' Singleton?

An Exoduster who sought to escape racial oppression in the South and find land to farm in Kansas.

What limited contact did Exodusters have with Native Americans?

Little to no contact because Native Americans had already been removed from Kansas.