Mountain Men

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 1804-1806

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