Lewis & Clark
Name 2 animals that Lewis & Clark discovered on the expedition.
Bison, rattlesnake, grey wolf, jackrabbit, & Grizzly Bear
What was the most common mode of transportation/travel on the Oregon trail?
Wagons pulled by oxen, horses, or mules
What was the trail of tears?
The forced relocation of Native Americans to other areas in the United States to make way for the American explorers.
What was the popular phrase/saying for Texans when fighting for their independence?
"Remember the Alamo!"
Why did people move to California?
The discovery of Gold
The only Black American on the expedition who was enslaved to Clark's family
What three materials were wagons typically made out of?
Wood, iron, & canvas/cotton
When did the Trail of Tears occur?
Texas was originally owned by what country?
Mexico
Why were they called Boomtowns?
Because there was a boom in population after they heard of Gold so they had to create towns to survive their new found work
Name 2 plants that were discovered on the expedition by Lewis & Clark.
Bearberry, Indian Tobacco, Juniper, Sage, & Milkivitch
Who did Thomas Jefferson send to explore the Oregon trail? (hint, he was skilled at many things)
John Freemont
Who did the trail of tears effect the most?
Native Americans
Name the 2 Battles that occurred for Texas's independence.
1. Battle of the Alamo
2. Battle of San Jacinto
People who moved to California during this time for gold were called the what?
Forty Niners
What were some of the goals that Jefferson wanted Lewis & Clark to discover on the expedition?
Find rivers, resources, occupy Oregon before Britain, establish relationships with Indian Tribes & find farm-able land.
Which 2 countries had joint occupation of Oregon?
United States & Britain
Why did the Trail of tears happen? What was the purpose?
Because the United States wanted to discover and claim more territory.
Why did Texans want to fight against Mexico's control over them? (think of rules they wanted them to follow)
Follow Catholicism, become Mexican citizens, no slavery, & learn Spanish
Since California and many other states in the area were not "empty" who actually filled these areas before American explorers?
Native Americans/Indian Tribes
Who was this person?
This person was married to a person on the expedition, they kept good relations with Native American tribes, kept the group alive with medicine and food, & was an interpreter and guide for the expedition.
Sacajawea
Name 2 rivers that were encountered along the Oregon Trail?
Mississippi River, Missouri River, North Platte River, Colorado River, or Snake River
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Why did the American-Mexican War happen?
What happened when the gold ran out? Boomtowns turned into what?
Ghost towns, everyone moved out and away to find work.