Only $15 million? Thanks to this French leader who sold the U.S. the Louisiana Territory.
Who is Napolean Bonaparte?
100
This building material first used by Mexicans helped pave the way for stronger modern materials such as stucco and concrete.
What is adobe?
100
The religious group who moved west to escape persecution. They mainly settled in Utah, where there is still a large population.
Who are the Mormons?
100
Milpitas belongs to county, don't be confused with the nearby city of the same name.
What is Santa Clara County?
100
The season that officially starts in March, it is also when animals start to wake up from hibernation and the season of Justin Bieber's birthday.
What is Spring?
200
The hotheaded man who failed to follow directions while visiting and later acquiring Florida.
Who is Andrew Jackson?
200
A loop of rope used by cowboys to throw at a target before being pulled tightly.
What is a lasso?
200
Even though they are known as the 49ers, gold was actually "discovered" in California during this year.
What is 1848?
200
The street that is home to the MUSD district office, Cal Hills and the Milpitas Sports Center.
What is Calaveras Blvd.?
200
Many Americans celebrate this holiday honoring an Irish religious leader without actually knowing the significance of it all.
What is St. Patrick's Day?
300
The American family who dreamed of starting a U.S. colony in Texas. No wonder they named the state capitol after them.
Who are the Austins?
300
Ouch! That looks painful! A type of tattoo used by farmers to mark their animals to easily identify them.
What is branding?
300
This group traveled from another continent with hopes of striking it rich in the gold fields. However, they did not get rich, instead they faced racism and many other hardships.
Who are the Chinese?
300
The location of Milpitas' first BART station scheduled to open in 2017.
What is the Great Mall at Montague?
300
The annual college basketball tournament that actually wraps up in April.
What is March Madness?
400
The 2 explorers that were sent to explore the west. They made it all the way to Oregon and back. Thanks Sacagawea!
Who are Lewis and Clark?
400
Thanks to this Mexicano contribution, a lot of people are able to wear wool socks, scarfs, sweaters, hats and more.
What is sheep raising?
400
The mountain men moved west and made a living in this industry or business.
What is the fur trade?
400
The 3 major cities that border Milpitas to the west, north and south.
What is San Jose, Santa Clara and Fremont?
400
A group of musicians that perform in a moving formation that resembles a military. They often perform at halftime shows at sporting events including at MHS.
What is a marching band?
500
The land crazed President who was in charge when California was taken from Mexico. He really believed in Manifest Destiny.
Who is James Polk?
500
Celebrating the 1862 victory over the French, this Mexican holiday is widely celebrated in the U.S. even today.
?Que es Cinco de Mayo?
500
A land grant given to Californios from the Mexican government.
What is a rancho?
500
The current Mayor of Milpitas.
Who is Jose Esteves?
500
The name of the massive gathering in Washington D.C. in 1965 to fight to end racism in America.