Westward Expansion
What is the Western Expansion?
A movement where people started moving to west for a better life
Who did the U.S buy the land from?
The French
Who did Lewis and Clark meet in Nov 1804?
Sacagawea
How old was she when she met Lewis and Clark?
16 or 17
How many colonies were there originally?
13
Who originally lived in the West/the land belonged to?
Native Americans
How many states were included in the Louisiana Purchase?
15
Who ordered Lewis and Clark to travel?
Thomas Jefferson
What did Sacagawea save when Lewis and Clark’s boat tipped over?
Journals and supplies
Who was the first President of the U.S?
George Washington
Name one reason why people wanted to move to the West?
Better life
Overpopulating
Debts
Opportunities
Gold
Pacific Ocean
Expanding land
Cheaper Land
How much was the land sold for?
$15,000,000
How was their journey documented?
Through a journal
Who captured Sacagawea and sold her to a French-fur trader?
Another native tribe
What was it called when people protested by Dumping Tea in the ocean?
Boston Tea Party
What was the deal called that included several states in the midwest/west?
Louisiana Purchase
Who was the President at the time of the Purchase?
Thomas Jefferson
What did they discover? (List the things they discovered, not the numbers)
Several new plants, animals, and tribes
What was Sacagawea’s role in the expedition?
Interpreter and bringing peace
What are the first ten amendments called?
Bill of Rights
Why did the French sell the land?
To get money for war with Britain
Why was their background/experiences important?
It helped them through their journey by having different abilities and skills. One was a hunter/explorer while other was a map-maker and good with people.
What were some of Sacagawea’s skills?
Understanding the land, food, translating
How many articles are in the Constitution?
7