After being released from slavery, James Pierson Beckwourth made his living as a fur trapper. He eventually discovered the Beckwourth Pass, which allowed people to travel through the Sierra Nevada mountains on their way to California for the Gold Rush.
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Many things, some of which are. Finding a better pass to cross near Reno,NV. Called the Beckwourth Pass. He was chief scout for John C. Fremont, Marysville,CA. hired him to bring settlers to their town. He had a trading post called it "Pueblo" Now the town of Pueblo we all know. Named another town after him in California, "Beckwourth". He became a war chief for the Crow. Incidentally the same people that killed him. A lot more had he accomplished, good or bad, but was a big name back then, probably bigger than the other mountain men just not recognized because of his race. The name mountain man came about at the same time of his era. Most likely people gave that new name to him, and all who were similar to his adventures.
he is famous because he discovered gold.
because he helped fuel the civil rights movement
John P. Parker was famous because he was an African-American abolitionist, an industrialist, an iron molder, and an inventor. He was a vital part of the Underground Railroad for fifteen years, saving fugitive slaves and recruiting some to fight for the Union in the Civil War.
James P. Hayes served as a member of the New York State Assembly from the 148th district from January 1999 to September 2011. He currently resides in Amherst, New York.