Washington State History Test

Washington State History Test Why was the Grand Coulee Dam built? - ✔✔To produce hydro electric power list Washington's 5 land regions - ✔✔1. coastal range 2. Puget Sound Lowlands 3. Cascade Range 4. Rocky mt Range ...

Washington State History Test Why was the Grand Coulee Dam built? - ✔✔To produce hydro electric power list Washington's 5 land regions - ✔✔1. coastal range 2. Puget Sound Lowlands 3. Cascade Range 4. Rocky mt Range 5. Columbia Plateau What makes up the cascade range ? - ✔✔it is made up of Mt St Helens, Mt Baker, Mt Rainer, Mt Adams, and Glacier Peak. How did the eruption of Mt St Helens change the land? - ✔✔Spirit lake was filed with debris. Landscape striped. Ash fell state wide. Mud slides. Describe the Salish Native Americans - ✔✔The Salish Thrived on the coast. They lived in all of Puget Sound and Western Washington. They fed on sea life. Describe the Chinook Native Americans - ✔✔The Chinook lived along the Columbia River. They traded slaves. They spoke a "Chinook Jargon" with white traders. Describe the Native Americans who lived on the plateau - ✔✔The plateau tribes migrated do to weather. They used the Columbia river for food and transportation. They were divided into two main language groups: Northern plateau tribes were Sailish and Southern tribes spoke a different language. What was the difference between how the plateau and the coastal Indians lived? - ✔✔Coastal tribes stayed in one spot year around and plateau Indians migrated due to weather. Coastal Indians lived in long houses and plateau Indians lived in tepees and pit houses. What is a potlatch? - ✔✔A potlach is a celebration or village feast for a special event. What did Robert Grey discover in Washington State and why was it such an interesting discovery? - ✔✔He discovered the Columbia River. This was interesting because the water was extremely rough and ships could not sale on it. What is George Vancouver known for? - ✔✔He explored and mapped the Puget Sound Region What were the names of George Vancouver's friends? - ✔✔Baker, Rainier, Whidbey, and Puget What route did Lewis and Clark take to the Pacific Ocean? - ✔✔They traveled on the Columbia River What was the goal of the various missionary groups? - ✔✔the goal was to teach people the white peoples ways such as how to dress, speak, and live like Christian Americans. To read the Bible How did the missionaries try to accomplish their goals? - ✔✔they opened missions and settlements with schools. They built homes and taught Indians to farm and read the bible. How did the thousands of pioneers affect the Native American population? - ✔✔They brought disease that killed the Indians because they did not have immunity. When the Cayuse Indians became sick what happened as a result? - ✔✔The Cayuse blamed the missionaries for making them sick and attacked and killed the settlers. Who was involved in the Cayuse War? - ✔✔The Cayuse Indians, Settlers, U.S. Army. How did Walla Walla, Olympia, and Seattle become cities? - ✔✔Walla Walla: became a supply point for mining camps. Olympia: views of the Olympic Mountains. Seattle: grew as a shipping port for lumber. Who was the founder of Seattle ad why? - ✔✔Dr. David Maynard is considered the founder because he opened a store. Describe the importance of the mining industry. - ✔✔Coal that was mined was used in factories and to heat homes. In addition money was made by selling supplies to miners on their way to other locations. Describe the importance of lumber - ✔✔Lumber was shipped out of state. There were lots of jobs. Describe the importance of canneries - ✔✔Salmon was canned and shipped out of state. Describe the importance of whaling - ✔✔whales were killed for their oil which was used for lamps and heating. Baleen was a flexible whale bone that was used for many things like fishing rods, women's corsets, carriage springs, or horse whips. Describe the importance of farming - ✔✔In the beginning there were wheat farms but apples became the major crop in eastern Washington. How was the Washington Territory created? - ✔✔The settlers wanted to separate from the Oregon territory. Congress passed the Organic Act, which was a law that allowed for the creation of Washington's Territory in 1853. Who was the first governor of the Washington territory? - ✔✔Isaac Stevens What was Isaac Stevens other job? - ✔✔He was the secretary of Indian affairs. What was the Pig War really about? - ✔✔The Pig War was really over who had control of the San Juan Islands. The British vs. Americans. Describe a treaty. - ✔✔A treaty is an agreement between two are more groups. What was the purpose of Steven's treaty trail? - ✔✔The purpose was to create treaties with Native American tribes In order to get their land and move them to reservation land. What were difficulties in the treaty posses? - ✔✔The difficulties were differences in language caused misunderstandings and disagreements. Also settlers made assumptions about Native American culture and life style. Describe "Tribal Sovereignty" - ✔✔It is the right of native Americans to govern themselves Describe the issue surrounding fishing rights - ✔✔Coastal Indians would continue to fish in their traditional locations. Americans who fished for a job were impacted and people became angry. Why was Chief Kamiakin important? - ✔✔He was named head chief of the Yakima nation during the treaty trial period and he signed the treaty for his people. Wat event caused many settlers to trespass on Native American land? - ✔✔The discovery of gold on the Columbia River and mining. What caused the Nez Perce Indians and the U.S. Army? - ✔✔The U.S. Government opened reservation land for mining. Some Native Americans were killed and they were being forced to move again which angered Native Americans. What was the main idea in chief Josephs surrender speech? - ✔✔It was to stop the fighting and to surrender for peace. He wanted the suffering of his people to stop. How did the Indian Homestead Act negatively impact Native Americans? - ✔✔It encouraged individual ownership of land. White people tried to trick or persuade Indians into selling them their land. How did the Dawes Act negatively impact Native Americans? - ✔✔It provided land that was not farm able and in order to obtain citizenship they had to break tribal ties. What was the purpose of Native American boarding schools? - ✔✔The purpose was to assimilate Indians into white culture. How did Native American boarding schools treat Native Americans? - ✔✔They were not allowed to speak their Native language and they were punished if they did. Describe what a territory must do/have in order to become a state? - ✔✔First the population must be greater than or equal to 60 thousand. They must guarantee basic civil rights. The state constitution must up hold the principles of the U.S. Constitution and The Declaration of Independence. They must establish a public school system. Were was the territorial capital and what took place there? - ✔✔It is in Olympia and they drafted the state constitution there. Describe 2 ideas that were discussed but not included in the Washington State Constitution. - ✔✔Prohibition & Suffrage were discussed but not included in the WA State Constitution because they were controversial topics. Law makers were afraid that if they were included then voters would not vote for the Constitution. Washington was admitted as what state? - ✔✔The 42nd state Who was the first state governor? - ✔✔Elisha Peyre Ferry Describe why a state must have its own constitution? - ✔✔A state must have its own Constitution to clarify rights not addressed or vaguely worded in the U.S. Constitution. Describe the idea of tribal sovereignty vs. Federal Law - ✔✔Federal law is the supreme law and over ruled Tribal Sovereignty. Describe how the Northern Pacific Railroad impacted Washington State - ✔✔Journeys did not take as long. A Journey that took 3-5 months could take 5 days. It boosted economic development. Crops were transported more easily. Describe why immigrants from Hawaii moved to Washington Sate and how they benefited industries. - ✔✔Hudson Bay company (fur trappers, boatmen, cooks, laborers) Describe why Irish immigrant moved to Washington Sate and how they benefited industries. - ✔✔Famine in irland, gold rush, agricultural communities, railroads. Describe why Chinese immigrant moved to Washington Sate and how they benefited industries. - ✔✔Government failing, mining comps, railroad Describe why Japanese immigrant moved to Washington Sate and how they benefited industries. - ✔✔lumber, railroads Describe why immigrants from Scandinavia moved to Washington Sate and how they benefited industries. - ✔✔Climate, logging, fishing, dairy Describe why Norway immigrant moved to Washington Sate and how they benefited industries. - ✔✔Fishing, farmers, railroads Describe why German immigrant moved to Washington Sate and how they benefited industries. - ✔✔railroad Describe why immigrants from Italy moved to Washington Sate and how they benefited industries. - ✔✔Railroad, stone mason How did the railroad impact immigration? - ✔✔Although the idea was to earn revenue or income for the railroad the effect was a flood of immigration. Brought very large amounts of immigrants to work on railroad. What were the nativists upset about - ✔✔They did not like seeing many immigrants come to the country. There was job competition. Weakening of American Culture How did Seattle benefit from the Klondike Gold Rash? - ✔✔It was good for Seattle businessmen. New businessmen meant more growth. Sold goods to miners. Miners stopped in Seattle for goods, lodging, etc on their way to the Klondike. Some people returned to Seattle after the gold rush and used their profits to invest in local businesses.