PSC 100 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
vents surrounding the settling of Nevada and in particular the factors that most
specifically influenced the admission of Nevada into the Union
Mexican territories
Cession of Mexican territories - legally gaining control over the territory of Nevada.
Events surrounding the settling of Nevada and in particular the factors that most
specifically influenced the admission of Nevada into the Union
Mormons
Migration of Mormons to the state - Joseph demont, trading post in Carson valley.
Mormon establishment in western Utah now Nevada. the settlement of southern
Nevada. Because Brigham young was to pre-occupied the settlers created a squatter
government. In response to this Mormon. ups and downs created a rift between
Mormons and non Mormons eventually leading to the establishment of the Nevada
territory.
Events surrounding the settling of Nevada and in particular the factors that most
specifically influenced the admission of Nevada into the Union
Gold Rush
California Gold Rush - need for supply stations along the over land route.
Entering the union
The first constitution was drafted in 1863. The Doolittle bill allowed Nevada, Colorado,
and Nebraska to hold constitutions to enter state hood. 1. Lincoln wanted additional
votes in order to be able to pass 13 amendment. 2. Lincoln needed Nevada's 3 electoral
votes to win the election. 3. Republicans sought additional republican support in
congress. After the constitution of 1864 passed Lincoln added Nevada to the union on
October 31.
vents surrounding the settling of Nevada and in particular the factors that most
specifically influenced the admission of Nevada into the Union
Mexican territories
Cession of Mexican territories - legally gaining control over the territory of Nevada.
Events surrounding the settling of Nevada and in particular the factors that most
specifically influenced the admission of Nevada into the Union
Mormons
Migration of Mormons to the state - Joseph demont, trading post in Carson valley.
Mormon establishment in western Utah now Nevada. the settlement of southern
Nevada. Because Brigham young was to pre-occupied the settlers created a squatter
government. In response to this Mormon. ups and downs created a rift between
Mormons and non Mormons eventually leading to the establishment of the Nevada
territory.
Events surrounding the settling of Nevada and in particular the factors that most
specifically influenced the admission of Nevada into the Union
Gold Rush
California Gold Rush - need for supply stations along the over land route.
Entering the union
The first constitution was drafted in 1863. The Doolittle bill allowed Nevada, Colorado,
and Nebraska to hold constitutions to enter state hood. 1. Lincoln wanted additional
votes in order to be able to pass 13 amendment. 2. Lincoln needed Nevada's 3 electoral
votes to win the election. 3. Republicans sought additional republican support in
congress. After the constitution of 1864 passed Lincoln added Nevada to the union on
October 31.
