Chapter 5 Lesson 2 Flashcards
What is an immigrant?
Someone who comes from another country
WHy were settlers coming to California?
Because ca had much space to fit people and have ranchos
WHo was John Augustus Sutter? Why is he important?
An immigrant from Switzerland
sutter’s fort
What is Sutter’s fort?
A fort near Sacramento
Why was Sutters fort important for people arriving inCalifornia after a long journey?
Because they could get jobs, food, and supplies
Who was John Marsh?
A rancho owner who had a rancho in LA
How did John Marsh describe California?
This Is beyond all comparison the finest country and the finest climate
What is a pioneer?
Is one of the first people to settle in a new land
WHy was the Bartleson-Bidwell expedition important?v
It was one of the first groups to make the trip to CA
What is a Wagon train?
A group of wagons- used by pioneers
HOw did the Bartleson-Bidwell expedition divide?
Half went to Oregon and the other half went to CA
WHo was John C Fremont? Why was he important?
He was a pioneer
map maker - wrote book
WHy did John Fremont become a National Hero?
Because he wrote a very good way to California in a book
George and Jacob Donner led the_______.
Donner Party
WHy did the Donnor PArty get stuck in the Sierra Nevada?
They took a wrong trail and got caught in the winter
