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Mountain Men

To survive as a Mountain Man in the early 1800s, certain personal qualities and attitudes were essential. Resilience, resourcefulness, and adaptability were crucial for enduring the harsh conditions and unpredictable landscapes of the West. Independence and survival skills, including hunting, trapping, and navigation, were necessary to thrive. A willingness to learn from Native American tribes and respect their knowledge also played a significant role. Understanding the competitive dynamics between nations like Spain, Great Britain, and the United States further shaped their experiences in exploring and settling the West.

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Mountain Men

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  1. Mountain Men The Movement West

  2. Warm-Up (IN Page 121 TOP) What personal qualities or attitudes would a person need in order to survive as a Mountain Man? Explain.

  3. IN Page 122 • Set-up Cornell Notes on IN Page 122 • Title: Exploring the West • Essential Question: What led to the Mountain Man era?

  4. Setting the Stage • Time: Early 1800s • Place: North American Continent, specifically-the West • Competitors: Spain, Great Britain, Russia & United States

  5. Competition in the West • 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

  6. The Louisiana Purchase • 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”

  7. The Oregon Country • 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

  8. 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

  9. Lewis & Clark Questions • When did Lewis & Clark set out on their expedition & when did they return? (month & year) • Where did Sacagawea join the expedition? • When did the eastbound party split up? • Why do you think the party split up? • What tribe is Sacagawea from?

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