TrueTales · Frontier Grit
Jim Bridger: The Mountain Man Who Mapped the West
Ages all · 5 min
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📖 Comprehension Questions
1. What job did Jim Bridger do with the Rocky Mountain Fur Company in the winter of 1822?
2. How old was Jim Bridger when he was already known as one of the boldest mountain men in America?
3. What did Jim Bridger discover when he scouted ahead alone beyond the ridge?
4. Why did Jim's companions laugh when he first told them about the salty lake he found?
5. What did Jim Bridger help build in Wyoming that became a stopping place for pioneers traveling west?
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⭐ Did You Know?
Jim Bridger braves the Rocky Mountains and discovers the wonders of the wild West.
💬 What I Want to Remember
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