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Russian and U.S. Explorers of the Pacific Northwest: Motivations and Contributions

This lesson delves into the exploration of the Pacific Northwest (PNW) by Russian and U.S. explorers. Discover the motivations behind these explorations, including fur trade and territorial claims. Learn about key figures such as Vitus Bering and Alexei Chirikov, who contributed to Russian exploration, and Captain Robert Gray, whose journey in 1792 marked a significant U.S. claim on the Columbia River. Explore the impact on relations with Native Americans and how these expeditions shaped the region's history.

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Russian and U.S. Explorers of the Pacific Northwest: Motivations and Contributions

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  1. Explorers of the PNW Russian and U.S. Explorers

  2. Agenda (do not start writing yet) • Objective • Russian • U.S. • Activity

  3. Objective • Upon completion of this lesson you should be able to… • identify motivations for Russian and U.S. exploration of the PNW. • explain Vitus Bering’s and Alexei Chrikov’s contribution to exploration of the PNW. • explain Robert Gray’s contribution to the exploration of the PNW. • describe U.S. explorers’ relations with PNW natives.

  4. Russian Exploration (Start writing now) • Motivations • Establish fur trading posts • Vitus Bering and Alexei Chirikov • 1728 and 1741 expeditions • “discovered”: Bering Strait, Bering Sea, Bering Island, Baranov Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska • Established: fur trapping and trading • Added Alaska to Russian Empire

  5. U.S. • Motivations • NW Passage • Control of the continent • Territorial claims • Power

  6. Captain Robert Gray • 1792 • Sailed to PNW • Looking for NW Passage • Made U.S. claim on Columbia River • Gray’s Harbor • Helped U.S. replace Spanish as Britain’s competition in PNW

  7. Lewis and Clark • 1804-1806 • Sent to: • Map • Gather scientific data • Establish good relations with Native Americans • Lived among and traveled with Native Americans during trip

  8. Activity • Use notes from Spanish, British, U.S. and Russian exploration to answer questions • Utilize textbook as well

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