Who were the groups that claimed the land west of the Appalachian Mountains as of 1775?
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Brigitta Wengler
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
France, Britain, Spain, Native Americans
France, Germany, Spain, Native Americans
Britain, Spain, Portugal, Native Americans
France, Britain, Portugal, Native Americans
Answer explanation
As of 1775, the land west of the Appalachian Mountains was claimed by France, Britain, Spain, and Native Americans. These groups had established territories and influence in North America during this period.
2.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The explorer(s) who faced danger and death exploring the Cumberland Gap in the area west of the Appalachian Mountains was ​ (a) .
Christopher Columbus
Lewis and Clark
Daniel Boone
Answer explanation
Daniel Boone was a key figure in the exploration of the Cumberland Gap, facing significant dangers and challenges in the process. Unlike Columbus or Lewis and Clark, Boone's efforts were specifically tied to this region.
3.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
1 min • 3 pts
Some of the accomplishments of Louis and Clark are: First Americans to reach the ​ (a) Ocean overland, Discovered over ​ (b) new species of wildlife, Mapped out the ​ (c) .
Pacific
300
west
Atlantic
150
north
500
east
Answer explanation
Lewis and Clark were the first Americans to reach the Pacific Ocean overland, discovered over 300 new species of wildlife, and mapped out the west, significantly contributing to American exploration.
4.
CLASSIFICATION QUESTION
3 mins • 2 pts
What were some of the dangers a trapper in the Rockies experienced? Drag each given danger to the correct column:
Groups:
(a) TRUE Dangers given in video
,
(b) NOT a Danger given in the video
Dangerously high temperatures
Grizzly Bears
Brown Bears
Starvation
5.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The ​ (a) Party was significant because they got stuck in a blizzard and resorted to cannibalism.
Donner
Daniel Boone
Blitzen
Answer explanation
The Donner Party is infamous for being trapped in a blizzard during their westward journey in 1846-1847, leading to extreme measures, including cannibalism, for survival. This historical event makes 'Donner' the correct answer.
6.
DROPDOWN QUESTION
1 min • 2 pts
​ (a) fought, ​ (b) bought.
Oregon
Arizona
Texas
California
Answer explanation
The phrase 'fought' refers to Texas, known for its historical battles, while 'bought' relates to California, famous for its land acquisitions during the Gold Rush. Thus, the correct answers are Texas and California.
7.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
James Marshall found a 3 oz. nugget in the California River in the year (a) .
1846
1847
1848
1849
Answer explanation
James Marshall discovered the 3 oz. gold nugget in the California River in 1848, which marked the beginning of the California Gold Rush. This year is significant in American history for the gold discovery.
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