Samuel Morse invented this device that revolutionized communication. It used a special code language of beeps and dashes
What is the telegraph
100
This secret pathway guided slaves to freedom in the north by using "safe houses" and "conductors"
What is the Underground Railroad
100
Jack and Praiseworthy left their home in this town to sail to California
What is Boston
100
Settler families often rode in this kind of wagon
What is Conestoga wagon
200
This golden state joined the union in 1850
What is California
200
The cotton gin, invented by this man, allowed southern cotton growers to harvest more cotton, more quickly. Unfortunately, it caused slavery to grow in the south
Who is Eli Whitney
200
Jack and praiseworthy's ticket money is stolen by this criminal
Who is cut eye Higgins
200
Settlers stopped in this Missouri to buy supplies and join a wagon trail for protection befriend heading west
What is independence missouri
300
Samuel Fulton invented this and it revolutionized travel on America's rivers.
What is the Steam Ship
300
This compromise allowed California to enter as a free state and Texas as a slave state to once again maintain balance and put off the inevitable civil war
What is the compromise of 1850
300
Jack and Praisworthy sailed on the Lady Wilma. They were trying to beat this ship to San Francisco
What is the Sea Raven
300
Many settlers were killed by this disease, whose germs are found in contaminated water. It caused a high fever and was very contagious
What is cholera
400
This state once belonged to Spain. The American army fought the Seminole Indians in the its swamps.
What is Florida
400
One of best presidents was also an inventor! His only patented invented was a device to keep ships from grounding themselves on reefs. It was never widely used.
Who is Abraham Lincoln
400
This former slave, formally known as Isabella Baumfree, changed her name after she escaped to the north and traveled the country speaking out against slavery
Who is Sojurner Truth
400
Jacks and prasieworthy lack money for their stage coach ride out to the diggings. They meet and a miner named Quartz Jackson and help him in this way, and come up with what plan to make money.
What is gave him a haircut, washed gold dust from hair
500
During the Missouri compromise, these two states were allowed to join the union to keep the balance of free and slave states.
What is Maine and missouri
500
This man invented a special kind of plow that helped settlers cut through the prairie sod. It became very popular, and his company, that still exists today became famous for all kinds of farm machinery
Who is John Deere
500
The law required citizens, even in free states, to return run away slaves to their masters in the south
What is the fugitive slave law
500
Once at the diggings they meet this miner, who teaches them how to pan for gold, and gives Jack the nickname "jamoka Jack"
Who is Pitch Pine Billy
500
This "natural resource" was very important to the settlers. On the prairie where wood was scarce, it provided a type of "fuel" for the settlers campfires. What was it, and what did the pioneers call it?