Lewis and Clark
When did Lewis and Clark set off on their journey?
1804
Which state did the gold rush happen in?
California
What trail went from Independence, Missouri - Oregon city?
The Oregon trail
Where did the big fight for the Texans independence happen?
The Alamo
Who bought the Louisiana purchase?
Thomas Jefferson
About how many miles did Lewis and Clark travel?
About 8,000
Who invented blue jeans?
Levi Strauss
Where did the Santa Fe trail start?
Independence, Missouri
When did Texas get their independence?
1836
What was the main purpose of the Louisiana Purchase?
To double the size of the United States
About how many men did Lewis and Clark take with them on their journey?
About 40
Who found the gold?
James Marshall
Name the 2 main trail of the Westward Expansion.
Options: Santa Fe trail, Oregon trail, and the trail of tears.
Who helped Texas get their independence?
Sam Houston
What year did the Louisiana purchase happen?
1803
What year did Lewis and Clark finish their expedition?
1804
About how many people came to California to try and get gold?
About 50,000
What was the main tribe of Native Americans that was on the trail of tears?
The Cherokee
What year did California become part of the U.S?
1850
How much money did this cost?
15 million
What river did they use to get to the Pacific ocean?
The Columbia river
What was it called when you did not find any gold?
Bust
About how many people died on the trail of tears?
Around 3,000 or more
What did the Texans call their country?
The Lone Star Republic
Name 3 states that the Louisiana purchase covered?
Options: Louisiana, Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Oklahoma.