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Which dogs were specifically mentioned as being used to pull sleds by Native Americans?
Which dogs were specifically mentioned as being used to pull sleds by Native Americans?
What material did the Tukudika use to craft cooking and storage containers?
What material did the Tukudika use to craft cooking and storage containers?
What common misunderstanding can arise when two cultures encounter each other?
What common misunderstanding can arise when two cultures encounter each other?
Which group is NOT listed as an associated tribe of Yellowstone National Park?
Which group is NOT listed as an associated tribe of Yellowstone National Park?
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What is an example of a cultural artifact found buried with Native Americans in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem?
What is an example of a cultural artifact found buried with Native Americans in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem?
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What is the primary reason steatite is notable for crafting containers?
What is the primary reason steatite is notable for crafting containers?
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Which tribal group is associated with the Kiowa?
Which tribal group is associated with the Kiowa?
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What can lead to conflicts during cultural encounters?
What can lead to conflicts during cultural encounters?
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Where is the first hotel mentioned to be located?
Where is the first hotel mentioned to be located?
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What is the name of the temporary camp related to the US Army?
What is the name of the temporary camp related to the US Army?
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What significant historical event is associated with Bear Paw Battlefield?
What significant historical event is associated with Bear Paw Battlefield?
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Which battlefield is located near the city of Missoula?
Which battlefield is located near the city of Missoula?
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Which of the following locations is NOT mentioned in the context?
Which of the following locations is NOT mentioned in the context?
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Which battlefield is associated with the national significance of military history?
Which battlefield is associated with the national significance of military history?
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What geographical feature is mentioned alongside Missoula and the associated battlefields?
What geographical feature is mentioned alongside Missoula and the associated battlefields?
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Which city does NOT lie in close proximity to a battlefield according to the content?
Which city does NOT lie in close proximity to a battlefield according to the content?
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What event contributed to the decline in exploration of the Yellowstone region immediately after Colter's explorations?
What event contributed to the decline in exploration of the Yellowstone region immediately after Colter's explorations?
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Who published the first account of Yellowstone's wonders in a Philadelphia newspaper?
Who published the first account of Yellowstone's wonders in a Philadelphia newspaper?
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Which member of the 1869 expedition ignored warnings about 'Indian trouble'?
Which member of the 1869 expedition ignored warnings about 'Indian trouble'?
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What notable feature did the Folsom-Cook-Peterson Expedition observe during their travels?
What notable feature did the Folsom-Cook-Peterson Expedition observe during their travels?
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What was a common practice among trappers like Jim Bridger during their explorations?
What was a common practice among trappers like Jim Bridger during their explorations?
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Which area did the Folsom-Cook-Peterson Expedition travel down while crossing the mountains?
Which area did the Folsom-Cook-Peterson Expedition travel down while crossing the mountains?
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What could be inferred about the status of exploration in the Yellowstone region by the 1830s?
What could be inferred about the status of exploration in the Yellowstone region by the 1830s?
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What role did Osborne Russell have during his time in Yellowstone?
What role did Osborne Russell have during his time in Yellowstone?
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What was the primary reason for the diversion of funds from Yellowstone during World War II?
What was the primary reason for the diversion of funds from Yellowstone during World War II?
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What specific road project was mentioned as unfinished during World War II?
What specific road project was mentioned as unfinished during World War II?
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What trend occurred in park visitation after World War II?
What trend occurred in park visitation after World War II?
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By 1948, how many visitors did Yellowstone receive annually?
By 1948, how many visitors did Yellowstone receive annually?
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Which program was initiated in response to the neglect during World War II?
Which program was initiated in response to the neglect during World War II?
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Who was identified as the National Park Service Director in 1955?
Who was identified as the National Park Service Director in 1955?
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What effect did neglect during the war years have on national parks like Yellowstone?
What effect did neglect during the war years have on national parks like Yellowstone?
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What was a consequence of the rapid increase in visitation to Yellowstone post-war?
What was a consequence of the rapid increase in visitation to Yellowstone post-war?
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What significant discovery was made in Yellowstone in 1966?
What significant discovery was made in Yellowstone in 1966?
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What major action was taken regarding grizzly bears in 1975?
What major action was taken regarding grizzly bears in 1975?
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Which statement best reflects the mission of the National Park Service as described?
Which statement best reflects the mission of the National Park Service as described?
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What measure was taken in response to managing wildlife in Yellowstone during the 1970s?
What measure was taken in response to managing wildlife in Yellowstone during the 1970s?
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Which of the following best describes the approach to native species according to the National Park Service mission?
Which of the following best describes the approach to native species according to the National Park Service mission?
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In what year did Yellowstone see 2 million visitors for the first time?
In what year did Yellowstone see 2 million visitors for the first time?
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What initiative began to address visitor accommodations in 1971?
What initiative began to address visitor accommodations in 1971?
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What was suggested to Frances Pound by Superintendent Albright when she applied for a position in 1926?
What was suggested to Frances Pound by Superintendent Albright when she applied for a position in 1926?
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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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Explore the fascinating Tukudika culture and the early explorations of the Yellowstone area. Discover how the Tukudika used dogs for hunting and the significance of their artifacts. Learn about key figures like John Colter and Jim Bridger, who contributed to the exploration and documentation of Yellowstone's natural wonders.
