Westward Expansion
Life in the West
States and Capitals
Famous Figures
Mixed Bag
100
This was the name of the 19th century belief that the United States had the right and duty to expand across the continent.
What is "Manifest Destiny?"
100
Although these explorers never found a Northwest Passage to the Pacific Ocean, their expedition was successful in many other ways.
Who are Lewis and Clark?
100
This is the capital of California.
What is Sacramento?
100
This future president defied orders and invaded Florida, which later led to Spain giving the territory to the United States.
Who is Andrew Jackson?
100
The San Francisco football team is named after this group of explorers.
Who are the 49ers?
200
This 1803 purchase by Thomas Jefferson, on behalf of the United States, doubled the size of the country.
What is the Louisiana Purchase?
200
This was the main industry of Californios in the 1800s.
What is cattle ranching?
200
This is the capital of New Mexico.
What is Santa Fe?
200
This future president told Spain to "Govern or Get Out!" which led to the acquisition of Florida.
Who is John Quincy Adams?
200
The Spanish word "vaquero" translates to a term for the most enduring American icon.
What is the "cowboy?"
300
John Quincy Adams told Spain to 'govern or get out' which led to the 1819 acquisition of this state.
What is Florida?
300
These explorers lived in seclusion, setting up trading posts, or trapping furs.
What are Mountain Men?
300
This is the capital of Texas.
What is Austin?
300
Brigham Young had a vision to settle this barren desert, which later became a major trading post for pioneers on their way to California.
What is Salt Lake City?
300
Willits is known for holding this traditional Mexican sport every Fourth of July.
What is a "rodeo?"
400
This territory was claimed by Russia, the United States, and England, and finally claimed by the United States in a compromise with England.
What is the Oregon Territory?
400
The bravery of these explorers helped gain the right to vote for American women.
Who were the pioneer women?
400
This is the capital of Utah.
What is Salt Lake City?
400
This president put the "man" in "Manifest Destiny."
Who is James K. Polk?
400
This mountain range creates the border between Nevada and California.
What is the Sierra Nevada?
500
This is the name of the deal that bought the bottom portion of Arizona from Mexico, in order to build a railroad line.
What is the Gadsen Purchase?
500
These explorers helped build the Pacific Railroad and brought diversity to California.
Who are Chinese immigrants?
500
This is the capital of Florida.
What is Tallahassee?
500
This Mexican leader is prominently featured in the Battle of the Alamo and the Mexican Cession.
Who is Santa Anna?
500
This mountain range is the first obstacle for pioneers traveling from Missouri to California.
What is the Rocky Mountain range?