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Gov- United States Declares Independence
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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Declares Independance from Great Britain
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Science: James Cook Reaches the Pacific Northwest
Upon arriving in the northwest, Cook was greeted by hail, sleet, fog, and howling winds. He named the first landmark Cape Foulweather (22,Schwantes). -
Economic- Fur Trade Period
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. -
Environment- Small Pox to the Nez Perces
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). -
Government: Nootka Sound Controversy
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) -
Economic- Lewis and Clark Expedition
Lewis and Clark reach the Oregon Coast. They sought an easy passage through the mountains -
Environment- Oregon Trail is formed
"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. -
Government- The treaty of Ghent
The treaty restored territory that was taken during the fur trade. -
Government- Adams- Onis Treaty
Spanish loose intererest in the Pacific Northwest, and gives the United States everything north of the 42nd parallel. -
Economics- Missionaries Come
Missionaries come to the inland northwest -
Religion- The Whitmans Arrive at Fort Vancouver
The Whitmans settle 25 miles up the Columbia among the Cayuse indians. And try to convert the indians to Christianity, but do not suceed. -
Religion- Jesuits arrive in the Pacific Northwest
The Jesuits set up a mission on the bank of the St. Joe river. The mission is known as the Sacred Heart Mission. -
Science- First settlers in Oregon
In curiosity people move to Oregon to begin a new life. -
Art/ Architecture- The Mission of the Sacred Heart is Constructed
The Cataldo mission is constructed. One of the oldest buildings in Idaho. The building brought many visitors to the area. -
Religion- Christianity and Other religions are brought to the Pacific Northwest
Churches are built for different religions. Indians are converted to Christianity. Mormans travel from Salt Lake city, Utah. -
Environment- The Gold rush
The gold rush took a toll on the environment and people came from everywhere.