People | Timeline | Geography | A Little Bit of This, A lot a bit of That | Bidwell |
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Who founded the City of Chico?
John Bidwell
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For how long did John Bidwell work in the mines?
2 years
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Where was John Bidwell born?
Ripley, New York
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What did John Bidwell use to buy the land of Chico?
Gold
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How long did it take to build Bidwell Mansion?
2 years
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Who welcomed John Bidwell at Mt. Diablo?
Dr. Marsh
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In what year was John Bidwell born?
1819
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Near what major city is Fort Sutter located?
Sacramento
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What was the monument that John Bidwell took gold to?
Washington Monument
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What did John Bidwell prefer to do instead of mining?
Raise Cattle
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Who let John Bidwell borrow animals?
Captain Sutter
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In what year did John Bidwell travel west to Cincinnati?
1841
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In what city did John Bidwell meet Annie Bidwell?
Washington DC
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What were key items on John Bidwell's map of Chico?
Rivers and Streams (Arroyos/Rios)
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Through what river were the materials for Bidwell Mansion transported through?
Sacramento River
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Who rode to Red Bluff with John Bidwell?
Peter Sutter
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In what year did John Bidwell pass away?
1900
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To what city did John Bidwell go eat when he got to Missouri?
San Luis (St. Louis)
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What is a group of people traveling together called?
Caravan
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What two animals were stolen from John Bidwell?
Horse and Mule
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What was Annie Bidwell's last name before she married John Bidwell?
Kennedy
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In what year did Annie Bidwell pass away?
1918
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What is the name of the town that all travelers who traveled west, stopped at? HINT: The city we start in and leave from in the beginning of OREGON TRAIL.
Independence, MO
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How much land did John Bidwell buy?
22,000 Acres
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What was given by John and Annie to the city of Chico, in which they enjoyed watching children?
Children's Park of Chico
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