Disc 1-Episode #3-Westward
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Directions: Fill in the blanks below. This is a quick paced worksheet; questions will be
answered fast throughout the video.
1. The land west of the Cumberland Gap is controlled by _____________, ______________, and __________.
2. ____________________ & his men cut through the Cumberland Gap.
3. __________ of Boone's men die settling Kentucky.
4. Land hunger becomes a __________________, even for the government.
5. Jefferson bought the Louisiana Territory from ______________________.
6. The Rockies are _______ separate mountain ranges.
7. Lewis & Clark discover over ___________ species of wildlife.
8. The West's most valuable commodity is _____________, nearly hunted to extinction in Europe.
9. Jed Smith is successful because he works with _______________________________________.
10. The trails Smith made became settler paths, wagon trains, and today it is __________________________.
11. Settlers can walk up to ________________ a day, for up to ______________ months straight.
12. Families save for _____ years to join the exodus.
13. A wagon & oxen cost a minimum of ______________ in today's money.
14. ________________ Americans will die on the journey west, __________ graves for every mile.
15. The settlers needed to clear the mountain passes before ____________________________________, or the
consequences would be terrifying.
16. Donner found a shortcut that would shave __________________ off the journey, a savings of __________.
17. Instead, the shortcut added __________________.
18. The Donner Party is stranded for ____________. It takes only ____________________ to eat all the food.
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America: The Story of US
Episode #3-Westward