Who did what?!
How would you describe Texas during the 1820s and early 1830s?
Mexico welcomed American settlers to help populate and develop agriculture. These Americans would soon grow to out number all other groups, and look to take more control of the land.
What are 2 reasons Americans moved west?
- cheap, available land
- fleeing religious persecution
- opening trade opportunities with Asia
- escaping economic hardship
- supporting & spreading American democracy
Which letter is the Oregon Territory?
A
13 Original States or Florida
13 Original States
On March 8th, International Women's Day is celebrated. Can you name one influential woman in history who is often celebrated on this day?
(Answers may vary)
Name the prospectors who flocked to California in 1849 during the gold rush, were people from Asia, South America, and Europe.
forty-niners
Name the conflict that took place from 1846 to 1848, and was largely fought in Texas, California, the American Southwest, and Mexico and led by US leaders Winfield Scott and Zachary Taylor.
Mexican - American War
Which letter shows the Annexation of Texas?
E
Annexation of Texas
What is the term used to describe a team that is not expected to win but unexpectedly advances far in the NCAA tournament?
A "Cinderella" Team
Texas hoped to “Remember the _____________” in honor of all 187 US defenders who died in the Mexican attack on this small American garrison.
Alamo
What is the idea of 'manifest destiny'?
The idea that God had destined the U.S. to spread across the entire North American continent
The acquisition of this territory completed the continental United States…
C
Florida or the Louisiana Purchase
Louisiana Purchase
What is the name of the phenomenon that occurs during March when the amount of daylight and darkness is approximately equal?
Equinox (specifically, the vernal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere)
Name the event that took place in 1835-1836, and was rebellion in which Texas gained its independence from Mexico.
The Texas Revolution
Authorized by President Franklin Pierce as a land acquisition, what territory completed the continental United States?
The Gadsden Purchase
Someone traveling along the Mormon Trek would be heading for territories in …
B
Gadsden Purchase or the Oregon Territory
Oregon Territory
Who was St. Patrick and what is he famous for?
St. Patrick was a patron saint of Ireland who is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. He is famously known for driving snakes out of Ireland, although it's likely a metaphor for driving out pagan rituals.
Name the President elected in 1844. He ran on a platform of manifest destiny, and promised Americans he would expand the country.
James K. Polk
Name the transformation to people buying and selling goods, rather than making items for their own use.
The Market Revolution
The United States agreed to pay $15 million for the territory after the Mexican-American War in letter…
B! The Mexican Cession
Mexican Cession or Oregon Territory
Oregon Territory
Which college basketball team holds the record for the most NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament championships?
Bonus - what team won the title in 2003?!
UCLA holds 11 titles
Bonus - Syracuse!!