Westward Expansion
Causes of The Civil War
Civil War Battles
Presidents
Mystery
100
What does the phrase 'Manifest Destiny' mean?
It describes the idea that it was God's will for white Americans to expand their territory from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
100
What does the word 'secede' mean?
To leave or break away from.
100
Who fought against who in the American Civil War?
The United States of America versus The Confederate States of America.
or
The Northern States (Union/Free) versus The Southern States (Confederate/Slave).
100
Who is the first President of the United States of America?
George Washington.
100
Who ceded Florida to the United States in 1819?
Spain.
200
Who were all four main journeyers on the Corps of Discovery Expedition and what were their roles?
Meriwether Lewis, a medic and herbologist.
William Clark, a map designer.
Sacagawea, an interpreter and guide.
York, a hunter and sharpshooter.
200
In 1831, an enslaved preacher saw an eclipse and, upon seeing it, felt that it was a sign of god to enact revenge on his enslavers. That night, he and a group of other enslaved african americans went from plantation to plantation killing any enslavers and their family members that they came across. By the end of the night, over 60 enslavers were slain.
What event is being described here?
Nat Turner's Rebellion.
200
What was the name of the leader who sat on his horse still like a wall made of stone during the First Battle of Bull Run and rallied the Confederate soldiers to continue battling, ultimately leading to a win?
Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson.
200
Which of the following of these people have never served as President of the United States?
A.) Andrew Jackson
B.) Alexander Hamilton
C.) Franklin Pierce
D.) James Monroe
Alexander Hamilton was the 1st Secretary of Treasury. He never served as President.
200
Name four countries that had territory in North America before the era of Westward Expansion.
Great Britain.
Spain.
France.
Mexico
300
The Gadsden Purchase, ceded to America in 1853, was the final addition of territory to mainland America. Who was this territory ceded by?
Mexico
300
On this map, states like Missouri (MO), Kentucky (KY), Maryland (MD), Delaware (DE), and West Virginia (WV) are actually slave states but they are colored blue.
What is the reason for this?
Those five states are slave states that did not secede from the Union to join the Confederacy.
300
This picture depicts the First Battle of Bull Run.
Which side won this battle?
The Confederacy.
300
People who criticize this President say that he pushed Mexico into declaring war on America by repeatedly sending expeditions to offer to buy Mexican territory and refusing to withdraw the expeditions when Mexican leaders asked him to. These acts ultimately resulted in the Mexican-American War (1846 - 1848).
Who is this President?
This is the 11th President of the United States of America: James K. Polk.
300
What event is this photograph describing and how did this cause the War of 1812?
This photo is showing Impressment: the capturing of American sailors to force them to serve in the British navy.
This caused the War of 1812 because 4th President James Madison eventually requests that Congress declares war on Great Britain to stop this from happening. In the Treaty of Ghent, Great Britain agrees to discontinue this practice.
400
Describe the 'Indian Removal Act of 1830'.
The Indian Removal Act of 1830 was a law signed by 7th President Andrew Jackson calling for the forced removal of all Native Americans from their home villages to territories west of the Mississippi River.
It resulted in tens of thousands of deaths due to sickness, exhaustion, and exposure to the elements. Native Americans began calling the event the 'Trail of Tears' because it was such a deadly journey.
400
Describe the importance of the Fall of Fort Sumter.
The Attack on Fort Sumter was significant because it was the first battle of the Civil War and it started the Civil War.
Also, the Fall of Fort Sumter is important because it caused more southern states to secede from the Union and join the Confederacy: Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee.
400
When and where did the Fall of Fort Sumter take place?
April 12th 1861 around 4:30am in the state of South Carolina.
400
Describe the main contribution of President Thomas Jefferson in regards to the Westward Expansion era.
Thomas Jefferson purchased the territory of Louisiana from Napoleon of France which marked the beginning of the era of Westward Expansion.
400
Describe two ways that the Napoleonic Wars resulted in the United States of America gaining more territory.
Napolean of France was too distracted by the war in Europe that he sold the large territory of Louisiana to Thomas Jefferson for 15 million dollars.
The country of Spain had no money or manpower after the Napoleonic Wars and therefore could not control the Native Americans revolting in the territory of Florida, so they sold it to James Monroe for 5 million dollars.
In all, the Napoleonic Wars caused America to gain more territory because the countries claiming the territories were either too distracted or too destroyed.
500
Read the statement below.
"All Indians are the same in that we fight for our way of life against the alien intruders and theirs. We hear the spirits in the forests and the trees. We see our ancestors in the rivers and the soil. And, they do nothing but trample on it, cut it down, burn it up. Look at me. Look at us. We must keep our ground. We must stand strong. We must hold them from moving west. If we fail, every Indian, from elder to baby, will die."
Which 1800s era leader most likely agree with this statement?
Tecumseh or his brother The Prophet.
500
Explain how Westward Expansion caused the Civil War.
Westward Expansion was a cause of the Civil War because when new territories would apply for statehood they would either have to be admitted as a slave state or a free state. This would cause arguments in Congress because no one could agree.
500
Read the statement below.
"The main focus on this war, The Civil War, should be to free enslaved people. The leaders of our country, in particular, the President is not focused on this goal, therefore, someone who understands the lives, struggles and most importantly, strengths, of enslaved people should have his ear during the next four years so that the abolition of slavery is certain."
Who would most likely agree with this statement?
Frederick Douglass.
500
Read the statement below.
"Is it supposed that the wandering savage has a stronger attachment to his home than the settled, civilized Christian? Is it more afflicting to him to leave the graves of his fathers than it is to our brothers and children? Rightly considered, the policy of the General Government toward the red man is not only liberal, but generous. He is unwilling to submit to the laws of the States and mingle with their population. To save him from this alternative, or perhaps utter annihilation, the General Government kindly offers him a new home, and proposes to pay the whole expense of his removal and settlement."
Which President made this statement to Congress and what was he speaking about?
7th President Andrew Jackson about the Indian Removal Act of 1830.
500
Read the statement below.
"They say they're building a very, very long railroad track in the states. It's going to be all the way from one side to the other. They're paying anyone who can get to the west coast of America to work on it. I think we all should go!"
Which country would the person making this statement likely be from?
China.