BMS Goes West Questions

1.         In what year did people go to California to follow the gold boom?

THE EXPANSION OF THE AMERICAN WEST

2.         What did President Jefferson want Lewis and Clark to do? Who was John Jacob Astor and what did he do?

Discoverers & Explorers

3.         Who is Daniel Boone and what is he responsible for?

Western Pioneers, Frontiermen

4.         What was the purpose of the Pony Express? Who were the first riders?

Pony Express Information

5.         How many types of wagons were commonly used? Which kind did emigrants use? How many pounds of sugar was each traveler to bring for the journey?

Types of covered wagons

6.         Who was Sacagawea? How did she help Lewis and Clark?

The Life of Sacagawea

7.         When was the Homestead Act signed and what did it say?

The Homestead Act

8.         When was gold first discovered in California? Who discovered it? What were the gold seekers called?

Background on the California gold rush

9.         How many Native American tribes did the 'Corps of Discovery' come in contact with? Name 2 facts about the Teton Sioux.

The Native Americans

10.       What is the 'Oregon Trail'? Where did it officially begin and end?

Oregon Trail 101

11.       What was the California Trail and when was it established?

Who was John Bidwell?

The California Trail - Rush to Gold
 

12.       When you are finished, click on the link entitled “Go West Across America with Lewis and Clark”. Click the “Onward” button and help Lewis and Clark on their adventure.

Go West Across America with Lewis and Clark

13.       Last question! If you still have time, go to the previously visited web sites and do some exploring. There is a lot more to learn about! Have fun!!