John C. Frémont

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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1. When was John C. Frémont born?January 21, 1813
2. Where was John C. Frémont born?Savannah, Georgia, United States
3. What is the end of life?Died destitute in New York City in 1890 after significant financial losses
4. Who was John C. Frémont and why is he called "The Pathfinder"?John C. Frémont was an explorer, soldier, and politician. He earned the nickname "The Pathfinder" because he mapped unknown parts of the American West.
5. What did Frémont do during his five major expeditions?He led five big trips from 1842 to 1853, gathering maps, plant and rock data, and giving reports that helped settlers, the army, and railroad builders.

Manifest Destiny: The 19th-century belief that the United States was destined to expand across the North American continent.
Court-Martial: A military court convened to try a member of the armed forces for a crime.
Autocratic: Having or showing characteristics of a tyrant; ruling with absolute power.
Emancipation Edict: An official order or proclamation that frees enslaved people.