People of the West

2. Leader of the Mormon migration to Utah, helping establish Salt Lake City.
4. Nez Perce leader who resisted U.S. government efforts to force his people onto a reservation.
10. Mountain man and scout who guided settlers through the West and discovered key travel routes.
11. Shoshone woman who guided and translated for the Lewis and Clark expedition.
14. Military officer and explorer known for mapping the Oregon Trail and aiding U.S. expansion.
16. Apache leader who resisted U.S. and Mexican forces, fighting to protect his people’s land.
17. A formerly enslaved man who became a famous cowboy and rodeo champion.
18. The first African American woman to carry U.S. mail in the West, known for her toughness and reliability.

1. One of the first Black U.S. Marshals who arrested outlaws across the Western territories.
3. Immigrants who contributed to the building of the Transcontinental Railroad and worked in mining and agriculture.
5. Expedition leaders who mapped the Louisiana Territory and helped open the West for settlers.
6. Hispanic residents of the Southwest who influenced Western culture, ranching, and agriculture.
7. African American soldiers who served on the Western frontier, protecting settlers and fighting in conflicts.
8. Explorer who led expeditions into the Rocky Mountains and discovered Pike’s Peak.
9. One of the first Anglo women to travel the Santa Fe Trail, documenting her experiences.
12. Gold seekers who traveled to California in 1849, hoping to strike it rich.
13. Abolitionist who fought against slavery and led a raid on Harpers Ferry.
15. A pioneering female doctor who provided medical care to settlers in the West.