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The United States was behind in history. The United States did not become free from the British until 1776. The United States was seen as an unknown land.
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Upon arriving in the northwest, Cook was greeted by hail, sleet, fog, and howling winds. He named the first landmark Cape Foulweather (22,Schwantes).
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The fur trade lasted about sixty years. It brought great people to the Pacific Northwest and gave the economy a boost. Beaver was one of the most prominent furs.
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Small pox is brought to the Nez Perces and causes an epidemic that lasts from 1781-1782 brought by white traders. And spreads across the great Plains (39, Schwantes).
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Nootka Sound was the most important base for fur traders on the North Pacific Coast. It was a center for trade and to make money. The area was not claimed so it brought calamity (47, Schwantes)
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Lewis and Clark reach the Oregon Coast. They sought an easy passage through the mountains
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"The oregon trail is discovered by Robert Stuart's Astorians returning east from the Columbia River." (99)(Schwantes). The Oregon trailer leave human waste behind and bury their loved ones, which takes a toll on the trail.
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The treaty restored territory that was taken during the fur trade.
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Spanish loose intererest in the Pacific Northwest, and gives the United States everything north of the 42nd parallel.
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Missionaries come to the inland northwest
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The Whitmans settle 25 miles up the Columbia among the Cayuse indians. And try to convert the indians to Christianity, but do not suceed.
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The Jesuits set up a mission on the bank of the St. Joe river. The mission is known as the Sacred Heart Mission.
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In curiosity people move to Oregon to begin a new life.
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The Cataldo mission is constructed. One of the oldest buildings in Idaho. The building brought many visitors to the area.
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Churches are built for different religions. Indians are converted to Christianity. Mormans travel from Salt Lake city, Utah.
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The gold rush took a toll on the environment and people came from everywhere.