Tukudika Culture and Early Yellowstone Explorations
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Tukudika Culture and Early Yellowstone Explorations

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Which dogs were specifically mentioned as being used to pull sleds by Native Americans?

  • Wolfhounds
  • Alaskan Malamutes
  • Tukudika dogs (correct)
  • Siberian Huskies

    • What material did the Tukudika use to craft cooking and storage containers?

  • Clay
  • Steatite (correct)
  • Wood
  • Metal

    • What common misunderstanding can arise when two cultures encounter each other?

  • Shared customs
  • Cultural harmony
  • Acculturation
  • Lack of communication (correct)

    • Which group is NOT listed as an associated tribe of Yellowstone National Park?

    <p>Cherokee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a cultural artifact found buried with Native Americans in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem?

    <p>Dogs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason steatite is notable for crafting containers?

    <p>It is soft enough to be scratched with a fingernail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tribal group is associated with the Kiowa?

    <p>Cheyenne River Sioux</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can lead to conflicts during cultural encounters?

    <p>Cultural misunderstandings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the first hotel mentioned to be located?

    <p>Mammoth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the temporary camp related to the US Army?

    <p>Camp Sheridan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant historical event is associated with Bear Paw Battlefield?

    <p>Flight of the Nez Perce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which battlefield is located near the city of Missoula?

    <p>Big Hole Battlefield</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following locations is NOT mentioned in the context?

    <p>Fort Yellowstone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which battlefield is associated with the national significance of military history?

    <p>Big Hole National Battlefield</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What geographical feature is mentioned alongside Missoula and the associated battlefields?

    <p>Canyon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which city does NOT lie in close proximity to a battlefield according to the content?

    <p>Helena</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event contributed to the decline in exploration of the Yellowstone region immediately after Colter's explorations?

    <p>The War of 1812</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who published the first account of Yellowstone's wonders in a Philadelphia newspaper?

    <p>Daniel Potts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which member of the 1869 expedition ignored warnings about 'Indian trouble'?

    <p>William Peterson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What notable feature did the Folsom-Cook-Peterson Expedition observe during their travels?

    <p>Tower Fall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common practice among trappers like Jim Bridger during their explorations?

    <p>Spinning tall tales as entertainment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area did the Folsom-Cook-Peterson Expedition travel down while crossing the mountains?

    <p>Gallatin Divide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could be inferred about the status of exploration in the Yellowstone region by the 1830s?

    <p>Trappers had a major resurgence in activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Osborne Russell have during his time in Yellowstone?

    <p>He published accounts of his fur trapping adventures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the diversion of funds from Yellowstone during World War II?

    <p>Financial support for the war effort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific road project was mentioned as unfinished during World War II?

    <p>The road from Old Faithful to Craig Pass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What trend occurred in park visitation after World War II?

    <p>Visitation surged immediately after the war</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By 1948, how many visitors did Yellowstone receive annually?

    <p>1 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which program was initiated in response to the neglect during World War II?

    <p>Mission 66</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was identified as the National Park Service Director in 1955?

    <p>Conrad Wirth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect did neglect during the war years have on national parks like Yellowstone?

    <p>Deterioration of infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of the rapid increase in visitation to Yellowstone post-war?

    <p>Increased complaints about park conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant discovery was made in Yellowstone in 1966?

    <p>Thermus aquaticus was discovered in a hot spring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major action was taken regarding grizzly bears in 1975?

    <p>They were listed as a threatened species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best reflects the mission of the National Park Service as described?

    <p>To preserve natural and cultural resources for public use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What measure was taken in response to managing wildlife in Yellowstone during the 1970s?

    <p>Closing open-pit dumps in the park</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the approach to native species according to the National Park Service mission?

    <p>Reintroducing exterminated native species when feasible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did Yellowstone see 2 million visitors for the first time?

    <p>1965</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initiative began to address visitor accommodations in 1971?

    <p>Opening of overnight winter lodging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was suggested to Frances Pound by Superintendent Albright when she applied for a position in 1926?

    <p>To use her nickname, Jim</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Tukudika Culture

    • The Tukudika used dogs to pull travois for hunting and transporting belongings.
    • Evidence of the Tukudika burying their dogs has been found throughout the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
    • The Tukudika crafted bowls and containers from steatite (soapstone) for cooking and storage.

    Early Explorations

    • John Colter, a member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, explored the Yellowstone area after the war of 1812.
    • Colter’s travels took him to Yellowstone Lake and the Yellowstone River, where he observed hot springs and noted the presence of "Hot Spring Brimstone."
    • Exploration of the Yellowstone area increased in the 1820s as the demand for furs rebounded.
    • Daniel Potts published the first account of Yellowstone’s wonders, appearing in a Philadelphia newspaper.
    • Osborne Russell published an account of his fur trapping in and around Yellowstone during the 1830s and early 1840s.

    Mountain Men

    • Mountain man Jim Bridger explored Yellowstone during the 1830s and 1840s.
    • Bridger’s tall tales about Yellowstone inspired future explorers to visit the area.

    Folsom Cook Peterson Expedition (1869)

    • The expedition traveled down the divide between the Gallatin and Yellowstone rivers, crossed the mountains to the Yellowstone River, and continued into now present-day Yellowstone National Park.
    • The expedition observed Tower Fall, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Mud Volcano, Yellowstone Lake, West Thumb, Shoshone Lake, and the geyser basins of the Firehole River.

    Yellowstone National Park

    • The first “hotel” in Yellowstone opened at Mammoth.
    • Mammoth Hot Springs was used as a temporary Camp Sheridan by the US Army.
    • The Nez Perce fled the US Army through Yellowstone.

    The National Park Service

    • The National Park Service mission includes preserving the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System.
    • The mission emphasizes making national parks accessible for public use and enjoyment while managing natural resources to maintain their integrity.
    • The National Park Service reintroduces native species and eliminates non-native species.
    • The National Park Service is committed to reflecting the diversity of the nation in its workforce.

    World War II & Yellowstone

    • World War II led to a decline in employees, visitors, and funding for Yellowstone and other national parks.
    • Many projects, including the road from Old Faithful to Craig Pass, remained unfinished.

    Post World War II

    • Visitation to Yellowstone increased dramatically after World War II.
    • The neglect of the park during the war led to a deterioration of infrastructure.

    Mission 66 (1955)

    • The National Park Service, under Conrad Wirth's leadership, launched Mission 66 to improve infrastructure and visitor experience in national parks, a response to the decline in park condition after World War II.

    1965-1975

    • Yellowstone saw 2,000,000 visitors for the first time in 1965.
    • The thermophile Thermus aquaticus was discovered in a Yellowstone hot spring in 1966.
    • A new bear management plan was implemented in 1970, including the closure of open-pit dumps in the park.
    • Overnight winter lodging opened in Yellowstone in 1971.
    • The grizzly bear was listed as a threatened species in the contiguous United States (lower 48 states) in 1975.

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