Gold Rush
What year did the Gold Rush begin?
It began in 1848.
This treaty forced Creek Natives to move west to Oklahoma in exchange for Mississippi.
The Treaty of Dancing Rabbit (Creek)
One reason why pioneers moved west.
Answers vary.
Who was elected president before the Civil War began?
Abraham Lincoln
Who was fighting during this war?
Mexico vs Tejanos and Americans
What was the name of the mill in California where gold was discovered by James W. Marshall?
The name of the mill was Sutter's Mill.
Which president signed the Indian Removal Act of 1830?
DOUBLE POINTS: And, which president enforced this act after him?
Andrew Jackson
Martin Van Buren
The Homestead of 1860 stated that....
Pioneers were given free land as long as they lived on it for 5 years and farmed.
1861-1865
Who did Mexico win its Independence from?
Spain
What do you call the people who traveled to California to dig for gold?
Forty-niners
The Native Americans were forced to move west to new land called Indian Territory. But, what is it called today?
Oklahoma
What's one reason why pioneers wanted to move to Texas?
What are two differences between northern and southern states?
Answers vary.
Stephen F. Austin was an Empresario. What does that mean?
His job was to find American families to settle in Texas.
Besides pioneers from the east, name one group of people who traveled to California to create a new life. (Hint: Americans weren't very nice to them.)
The Chinese
What are two things that killed the Cherokee Natives while on their way to Indian Territory?
Starvation, diseases, and bad weather
What was the name of the pathway that most pioneers took to get to the west coast?
The Oregon Trail
What did the southern states become?
A Confederacy
What's one reason why Americans were upset with the Mexican Government?
Possible answers:
1. Were forced to believe in their religion
2. Had to speak Spanish
3. No slavery
Which major city became diverse during and after the Gold Rush?
San Fransisco
What's the name of the journey the Native Americans had to take west?
The Trail of Tears
What was the name of the movement during the 1800's?
What is an abolitionist?
BONUS: What was the name of the women who helped many slaves escape to the north?
Someone who worked hard on getting rid of slavery.
Harriet Tubman
Summarize what happened at the Battle of the Alamo? Why was it important?
BONUS: After the war, Mexico ceded a lot of land. What does that mean?
Texans came together to fight the Mexican Army, but they lost; many Texans died. It was important because it became a symbol of Texan Independence.
Mexico gave up land to America.