The PNW was referred to as the "final frontier," why?

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3 points
Which discovery of James Cook affected WA the most?
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The discovery of Nootka Bay.
The discovery of the Northwest Passage.
The discovery of the Columbia River.
How did Captain Cook's crew discover the value of sea otter fur?
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Chinese sea merchants told them about it
Traders in Hawaii showed them how much money they earned
Native Americans told them the value
In China, they saw how the wealthy prized the fur
Why was the Hudson Bay Company forced to merge with the North West Company in 1821 by the British?
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The American Fur Company wanted to reclaim all the forts sold during the war.
The British government wanted to end the hostilities between the two companies.
What made maritime fur trading so profitable?
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Sea Otter fur was scarce in China, so the Chinese paid high prices for it.
There was so much sea otter fur in China that the price increased.
Who were the Corps of Discovery?
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Which 2 statements are true about the Nootka Sound Controversy’s resolution?
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The British were free to fish anywhere above the 42nd parallel.
The British were free to trade anywhere above the 42nd parallel.
The Spanish agreed not to trade fur at any trading post in Oregon Territory.
The Spanish could claim any location they were able to build a settlement on.
What were 2 of George Vancouver's accomplishments?
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1st to trade with the Chinook
1st to cross the continent of Brazil
Mapped the Puget Sound
Negotiated the Nootka Sound Controversy
Why did Lewis and Clark bring Sacagawea with them?
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To help translate.
To negotiate treaties.
To do the cooking.
Which difficulties did Spanish explorers face in the Pacific Northwest?
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1 point
Shipwreck
Starvation
Scurvy
The Corps of Discovery stayed at Fort Clatsop from November to March. Why did they stay so long before returning to St. Louis?
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To negotiate passage through the Teton Sioux lands.
To map their route and weather harsh winter conditions.
How did the Treaty of Ghent influence the US & Britain?
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It encouraged them to settle as much of the PNW as possible to claim it
Each believe the other ws going to back down, so settlement slowed
The 2 countries joined forces to prevent Spain & Russia from claiming land
How did the expedition of Lewis and Clark influence John Astor?
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Astor saw a way to make a profit building trading posts along the route.
Astor believed he could raise money by providing guides along the route.
President Thomas Jefferson wanted Lewis and Clark to explore a specific river, which one was it?
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2 points
Which of the following changes did John McLoughlin make to the Hudson Bay Company? Select the 2 that apply.
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2 points
He broke off trade relations with England.
He brought the first steamboat to the Northwest.
He moved the headquarters to Fort Vancouver.
Why was the Spokane House important for Mountain Men?
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It was the location of the rendezvous.
It was the location for their weekly trading.
What role did colonialism play in the settling of the Pacific Northwest? Select the 2 that apply.
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2 points
It often resulted in the takeover of Native American land by European settlers.
It made European settlers believe that they had the right to the lands of Washington.
It brought an end to the fur trade.
How did Robert Gray supported the development of Chinook Jargon?
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1 point
1st American to trade with the Chinook
Taught Native Americans English
Helped Vancouver develop the basics of the Jargon
How did the Nez Perce tribe help the Corps of Discovery?
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4 points
How did attitudes toward Native Americans affect the development of industry in Washington?
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Fur traders would deal only with European and American hunters because their methods were more humane.
Europeans & Americans resisted Native American methods and overhunted the region.
American settlers refused to learn any Native American words.

Answer 1

Sure, here are the answers to your questions about the Pacific Northwest's history and exploration:

1. The PNW was referred to as the "final frontier," why?

   • The Pacific Northwest represented one of the last regions of the North American continent to be explored and settled, offering new opportunities for trade, settlement, and expansion.

2. Which discovery of James Cook affected WA the most?

   • The discovery of Nootka Bay.

3. How did Captain Cook's crew discover the value of sea otter fur?

   • In China, they saw how the wealthy prized the fur.

4. Why was the Hudson Bay Company forced to merge with the North West Company in 1821 by the British?

   • The British government wanted to end the hostilities between the two companies.

5. What made maritime fur trading so profitable?

   • Sea otter fur was scarce in China, so the Chinese paid high prices for it.

6. Who were the Corps of Discovery?

   • They were the expedition led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark that explored the newly acquired western portion of the United States after the Louisiana Purchase.

7. Which 2 statements are true about the Nootka Sound Controversy’s resolution?

   • The British were free to fish anywhere above the 42nd parallel.
   • The British were free to trade anywhere above the 42nd parallel.

8. What were 2 of George Vancouver's accomplishments?

   • Mapped the Puget Sound.
   • Negotiated the Nootka Sound Controversy.

9. Why did Lewis and Clark bring Sacagawea with them?

   • To help translate.

10. Which difficulties did Spanish explorers face in the Pacific Northwest?

• Shipwreck.

11. The Corps of Discovery stayed at Fort Clatsop from November to March. Why did they stay so long before returning to St. Louis?

• To map their route and weather harsh winter conditions.

12. How did the Treaty of Ghent influence the US & Britain?

• It encouraged them to settle as much of the PNW as possible to claim it.

13. How did the expedition of Lewis and Clark influence John Astor?

• Astor saw a way to make a profit building trading posts along the route.

14. President Thomas Jefferson wanted Lewis and Clark to explore a specific river, which one was it?

• The Missouri River.

15. Which of the following changes did John McLoughlin make to the Hudson Bay Company? Select the 2 that apply.

• He brought the first steamboat to the Northwest.
• He moved the headquarters to Fort Vancouver.

16. Why was the Spokane House important for Mountain Men?

• It was the location for their weekly trading.

17. What role did colonialism play in the settling of the Pacific Northwest? Select the 2 that apply.

• It often resulted in the takeover of Native American land by European settlers.
• It made European settlers believe that they had the right to the lands of Washington.

18. How did Robert Gray support the development of Chinook Jargon?

• 1st American to trade with the Chinook.

19. How did the Nez Perce tribe help the Corps of Discovery?

• (Your question requires an answer but is missing the content for a proper response. Typically, the Nez Perce provided assistance, guidance, and necessary resources to the expedition.)

20. How did attitudes toward Native Americans affect the development of industry in Washington?

• Europeans & Americans resisted Native American methods and overhunted the region.
• Fur traders would deal only with European and American hunters because their methods were more humane.

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