Matching Pairs People of the West!Online version Matching game reviewing people of the West during mid 1800s by Daphne Darby 1 Mormons 2 Group the came for economic opportunity in the West. They found wealth with California gold and building the railroads 3 Missionaries 4 Went to California as part of the Gold Rush trying to "strike it rich". 5 Group of people were fur trappers known for their dangerous and adventurous lifestyle. Guided pioneers and new settlers through hunting trails. 49'ers Came to the West seeking religious freedom after being persecuted on the East Coast. Settled in Utah. Mountain Men Settled in Oregon. Goal was to convert Native Americans to Christianity. They were often not welcomed by the Natives. Chinese