WGU D106 Pre Assessment - Survey of Pacific Northwest History for Educators Already Graded A
In what way did Captain James Cook's exploration in 1778 have a major social and economic impact on the Pacific Northwest? ✔✔It led to the British discovery that sea otter pelts from the Pacific Northwest were highly profitable in the Chinese market.
Which action did British Parliament offer a reward for doing, that inspired British subjects to travel to the Pacific Northwest in the 1770s? ✔✔Discovering the Northwest Passage
What is the Northwest Passage? ✔✔Territory west of the Rocky Mountains given to the British in the Oregon Treaty
Which statement accurately describes the nature of the United States' trade in the Pacific Northwest prior to 1800? ✔✔The United States had a smaller role in maritime trade than England and France.
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How did the European trade of firearms in the Pacific Northwest region affect Native societies?✔✔It caused major change in existing tribal power relationships because some peoples adopted the use of firearms.
How were Native peoples in the Pacific Northwest affected by the emergence of fur trading companies? ✔✔Native peoples were employed by fur trading companies.
Which expedition had the primary goal of claiming explored territory for the United States?✔✔Lewis and Clark's expedition
Why were Americans able to have an increased presence in the Pacific Northwest fur trade in the early 1800s, despite the already existing presence of Spain and Britain in the region? ✔✔The governments of Spain and Britain focused more on the French Revolution and the threat from Napoleon in Europe than on trading in North America.
Why was Pacific Fur Company less successful than the North West Company? ✔✔The lack of American financial backing left the Pacific Fur Company at a competitive disadvantage.
What was a primary effect of the maritime fur trade on indigenous groups? ✔✔A decline in Native populations due to diseases, such as smallpox.
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