The Jacksonian Era
Mapping Westward Expansion
Black History/Women's History Month
Going West
Manifest Destiny
100

What act did Congress pass to force the relocation of Native Americans?

The Indian Removal Act

100

What territory is gained on this map?

Florida

100

Quarterback of this year's winning Super Bowl team

Patrick Mahomes

100

What was the main form of transportation for those traveling the trails west?

Covered wagon/prarie schooner

100

Who did Americans believe granted them this manifest destiny?

God

200

Jackson created this political party, which still exists today

Democrats

200

This area was annexed by the United States, after declaring independence from Mexico.

Texas

200

Influential human rights activist and advocate for Black empowerment, this leader was known for speeches such as "The Ballot or the Bullet" and his "By Any Means Necessary" speech.

Malcolm X

200

This trail began in Independence, Missouri and ended in Oregon.

Oregon Trail

200

The belief that the U.S. was meant to control land from the Atlantic to the Pacific is known as:

Manifest Destiny

300

When Andrew Jackson gave government jobs to his closest supporters/allies it was called:

The Spoils System

300

This area is the land we gained from what conflict?

The Mexican American War

300

This woman led Lewis and Clark, as they explored the Louisiana Territory.

Sacagewea

300
Name at least two dangers faced on the Oregon Trail.

Disease

Native American Attacks

Firearm Accidents

300

This war was fought for the purpose of Manifest Destiny.

The Mexican American War
400

Andrew Jackson gained fame from fighting in this war.

The War of 1812

400

Who did the United States purchase the area in green from?

France

400

This woman made history by becoming the first female vice president, the first African American vice president, and the first Indian American vice president.

Kamala Harris
400

This was the name for the path many Native Americans took to go west.

The Trail of Tears

400

What issue made New England want to secede from the Union during the Mexican American War?

slavery

500

The Cherokee, Creek, Seminole, Chickasaw, and Choctaw peoples were collectively known as the…

Five Civilized Tribes
500

How did the United States gain this area of land?

Winning the Revolutionary War

500

She was the last queen of Hawaii and wrote the island's national anthem

Queen Lilioukalani

500

What year did they find gold in California?

1848

500

Who created the term “manifest destiny?"

John O'Sullivan

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