The first people to make it to Oregon, was Lewis and Clark. Since their route was too harsh for ordinary people, not many people ventured there. When Jedediah Smith found the South Pass (an easier way through the Sierra Nevada), many settlers crossed the country to get to Oregon. The first people were missionaries and although not many Natives converted, their tales of fertile soil encouraged many people to venture to Oregon. They went through the country on a covered wagon. Furthermore, the challenges they faced, consisted of harsh weather, starvation (especially when crossing the Sierra Nevada), and Native American attacks.
C. The increase in the use of coal as a source of heat and energy
One of the major affects of the Latin American revolutions of the 19th century was that "(3) Many Latin American countries achieved <span>independence" although there were others as well. </span>
The correct answer is B) Patriots.
The colonists who wanted to fight the British for American independence were Patriots.
In opposition to Loyalists who supported the presence of the British monarchy and the English government in the colonies, Patriots were American colonists that wanted independence from the British king.
Patriots were tired of the many injustices and heavy taxation imposed by the English government, as was the case of teh Navigation Acts, the Stamp Act, the Tea Act, and many others.
Patriots were also furious that they had to pay taxes but had no voice or representation in the British Parliament. Indeed, all these were major causes for the beginning of the Revolutionary War of Independence.
<span>The Dawes Act had a negative effect on American Indians, as it ended their communal holding of property, by which they had ensured that everyone had a home and a place in the tribe.</span>
