The Movement West
What personal qualities or attitudes would a person need in order to survive as a Mountain Man? Explain. Warm-Up (IN Page 121 TOP)
Set-up Cornell Notes on IN Page 122 Title: Exploring the West Essential Question: What led to the Mountain Man era? IN Page 122
Time: Early 1800s Place: North American Continent, specifically-the West Competitors: Spain, Great Britain, Russia & United States Setting the Stage
Great Britain controlled Canada Russia claimed Alaska and down the west coast of N. America Spain claimed the Southwest (became Mexico’s territory after the revolution in 1821) United States purchased “Louisiana Territory” from France Competition in the West
1803 U.S. purchased large amount of land from France for the sum of $15 million Doubled the size of the United States and brought Americans “out West” The Louisiana Purchase
North Western part of North America Controlled jointly by the United States & Great Britain Both tried to get the most amount of settlers in that area so they would have the best claim to the land The Oregon Country
Lewis & Clark Before Thomas Jefferson made the Louisiana Purchase he sent Meriwether Lewis & William Clark to explore the land Expedition lasted from They reported the plant & animal life in the region as well as information about natives & chances of settlement Since they told tale of streams full of beaver, trappers headed west to take part in the fur trade
1.When did Lewis & Clark set out on their expedition & when did they return? (month & year) 2.Where did Sacagawea join the expedition? 3.When did the eastbound party split up? 4.Why do you think the party split up? 5.What tribe is Sacagawea from? Lewis & Clark Questions