2. Went West to convert Natives to Christianity Helped open the West for settlement Encouraged settlement in Oregon Spread diseases to Natives

3. California Gold Rush in 1849 People flocked to California hoping to find gold and get rich Helped settle California Spread diseases to Natives Damaged a lot of land trying to mine Took land away from original owners

4. Settled in Utah after being attacked and persecuted for beliefs New Farming techniques Supplied travelers with food and other necessities Spreading religious ideas

5. Created a labor force – railroads especially Brought culture of China to US Food Arts Farming Techniques

6. Took care of children, homes and farms out west Established schools, libraries, churches, and charitable groups Movement to gain the right for women to vote and equal rights