Terms
U.S. vs. Indians
People
Wild West
Gold Rush
100
Document that established the government of the United States
What is the Constitution
100
Indian Territory was a land area containing most of this present day state
What is Oklahoma
100
This US General during the Mexican War was known as Old Rough and Ready and lead American victories at Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma
Who is Zachary Taylor
100
Outlaw who robbed banks and trains in the 1800's, killed by a member of his own gang, Robert Ford.
Who is Jesse James
100
This was the key city and trading outpost for miners in California
What is San Francisco
200
People who helped slaves escape through the Underground Railroad
What are conductors
200
This was one of the rare Indian groups that actually won battles against the US Army?
What is the Seminole
200
He was sent to find the starting point of the Red River in Texas.
Who is Zebulon Pike
200
This outlaw supposedly killed 20 men but more than likely killed 4 at the most, eventually was killed at age 21 by Sheriff Pat Garrett
Who is Billy the Kid
200
The number of years it took California to join the Union after the land was acquired by the United States
What is 2 years
300
Sharing of power between a central government and its states
What is Federalism
300
The 800 mile forced march of the Cherokee from Georgia to Indian Territory was known as this.
What is the Trail of Tears
300
This former slave became one of the most important African American leader of the 1800's
What is Frederick Douglass
300
Abilene, Texas; Cheyenne, Wyoming; Dodge City, Iowa; Denver, Colorada; and Deadwood, South Dakota were all famous ones of these.
What is cattle towns
300
The number one reason violence and theft was common in the early days of California
What is no law enforcement
400
Freedom from slavery
What is emancipation
400
The Indian Removal Act in 1830 authorized the removal of Indians living here
What is east of the Mississippi River
400
This US general was known as Old Fuss and Feathers and ordered a massive assault on Mexico City during the Mexican War
Who is Winfield Scott
400
This article of the cowboys attire protected them against dust blowing in their face.
What is a bandana.
400
This immigrant group was discriminated against when they moved to California to prospect
Who are the Chinese
500
Complete end to slavery
What is abolition
500
This Indian group was forced to leave Illinios.
What is the Sauk
500
He discovered gold in California
What is James Marshall
500
This outlaw helped his brother Jesse rob many banks and trains
Who is Frank James
500
Most miners in California were ______ .
What is young unmarried men
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