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Who were the mountain men?
Men who shot animals for their fur to sell off in the East.
Why were the mountain men in the West?
Beavers and other animals with good, thick fur lived in the Rocky Mountains.
What was the mountain men's relationship with the Indians?
Mixed. The Blackfoot Tribe were dangerous enemies, but half of the mountain men had Indian wives.
Did the mountain men have any effect on the Indians?
By introducing wine and firearms to the Indians they became less self-sufficient and were more dependant on outsiders.
How similar were the mountain men to the Indians?
Quite similar. They both wore skins and didn't cut their hair, and both had tanned skin from exposure. They lived similarly, too.
How important were the mountain men to the discovery of the West?
Very because they proved it was possible to survive in harsh conditions. They also forged the South Pass which was a key path that led through the Rockies and to the West. When all the fur was gone they earned money by guiding the wagons to California.
What was the purpose of the Rendezvous?
To trade goods and spread stories of the fertile soil and fabulous lives in the West.
How did the stories of the West the mountain men spread impact of the attitude of outsiders to the West?
It would've given them a good impression of the West.
What dangers did the Mountain Men face in the West?
Freezing to death and being mauled by a grizzly bear. You could be eaten by a man turned cannibal or die from exposure. You could run out of beavers to trap or animals to kill as well.
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