
BMS Goes West Questions
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1. In what
year did people go to |
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2. What did
President Jefferson want Lewis and Clark to do? Who was John Jacob Astor and
what did he do? |
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3. Who is Daniel Boone and what is he responsible for? |
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4. What was
the purpose of the Pony Express? Who were the first riders? |
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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? |
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6. Who was
Sacagawea? How did she help Lewis and Clark? |
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7. When was
the Homestead Act signed and what did it say? |
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8. When was
gold first discovered in |
Background on the California
gold rush |
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9. How many
Native American tribes did the 'Corps of Discovery' come in contact with?
Name 2 facts about the Teton Sioux. |
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10. What is the
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11. What was
the California Trail and when was it established? Who was John C. Fremont? |
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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. |
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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!! |
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