____________ is what happens because of an action.
During their journey, Lewis and Clark had to make many hard decisions. These decisions had important consequences for the expedition.
What is a consequence.
100
Unlike most other tribes, the Cherokee _____________ to, or adopted, the ways of life of white settlers.
What is assimilated.
100
She was a ShoShone woman, a Native American, who helped Louis and Clark map out their expedition west.
Who is Sacagawea.
100
Name 3 of the 6 famous trails pioneers took west.
What is the California Trail, Gila Trail, Mormon Trail, Old Spanish Trail, Oregon Trail, Santa Fe Trail
100
Boats offered faster and cheaper transportation, but many rivers had changes in elevation. In some places, rapids and waterfalls made boat travel impossible.________ could avoid such obstacles and extend natural waterways. A ______________ is a human-made waterway that connects bodies of water.
What is a canal.
200
After many years at war with France, the British navy needed sailors. British warships stopped American ships at sea. They forced American sailors to work on British navy ships. This action, called______________, angered many Americans.
What is an impressment.
200
After the war ended, many Americans felt a sense of ______________, or pride in one's country.
What is nationalism.
200
President Jefferson chose a friend and army officer named ______________ to plan and lead the expedition west.
Who is Meriwether Lewis.
200
Davy Crockett was on e of about 200 volunteers that defended this fort in the battle for Texas Independence.
What is The Alamo.
200
In 1837, ______________ invented a strong steel plow to cut through the heavy soil in the Midwest.
Who is John Deere.
300
___________ is an early settler of an area. Daniel Boone was one of these.
What is a pioneer.
300
What are railroad engines?
What are locomotives.
300
Meriwether Lewis asked his friend and fellow army officer_________________ to help with the expedition west. He was responsible for keeping records and making maps.
Who is William Clark.
300
This trail began in Missouri, at Independence, and extended westward. Most pioneers traveled in covered wagons. Wagon trails typically departed in the spring and it was a 6-9 month journey west.
What is the Oregon Trail.
300
What invention led to an increase in the number of slaves who worked on plantations?
What is the cotton gin.
400
Wagons faced danger when they had to __________, or cross, rivers.
What is ford.
400
This word means "added on."
Texas was an independent republic until it was ______, or added on to the United States.
What is annexed.
400
This act led to the trail of tears in 1863. It forced Cherokee tribes to move west. One out of every four cherokee died on their way to Indian Territory.
What is the Indian Removal Act.
400
President Thomas Jefferson made this agreement, which greatly increased the size of the United States.
What is the Louisiana Purchase.
400
This invention was pulled by horses and was used to harvest grain. It was on an advertisement in your book.
What is the McCormik reaper.
500
This change in manufacturing, new inventions, and forms of transportation was known as the_____________________.
What is the Industrial Revolution.
500
A leader who has complete control of the government.
What is a dictator.
500
Francis Scott Key penned this poem, which later became the national anthem of the United States.
What is The Star-Spangled Banner.
500
In 1792, which of the following became the first state west of the Appalachian Mountains?
What is Kentucky
500
Eli Whitney also invented a system of _________________ parts for making guns. These parts are parts that are exactly alike. What are they called?