Vocabulary
Define "hardships"
Difficult situations that cause discomfort or suffering
Define "route"
The way we get from one place to another
What was the source of life for the Lakota Sioux?
Bison/Buffalo
Why did people move west?
To create a better life. More land, less people, less expensive
What was an "iron horse"
The first name for the locomotives
Define "transport"
Define "canal"
A waterway used to move things from place to place using boats
Why did Sequoyah create the Cherokee writing system?
To create a communication system for the Cherokee people.
What is the name of the most famous canal built during this time period?
The Erie Canal
What was the "pony express?"
The first mail services
To move to a new place and make it your home
Define "endurance"
Having the strength to do something for a long time
What was Sequoya's invention?
The Cherokee writing system.
Was the Oregon trail an easy voyage in a wagon train?
No!
Why do we not use the Pony Express for communication anymore?
We have more effective methods of delivering mail.
Define "territory"
A region or area of land
Define "convenient"
Being close by or useful to accomplish a specific purpose
What problems did the westward expansion cause for the Native Americans?
It forced them out of their homes. Their land was taken from them. They lost some of their resources to live
What was the railroad that ran from the East coast to the West coast called?
The Transcontinental Railroad
What was the Trail of Tears?
When the Cherokee people were forced out of their homes and land by the U.S. Government
Define "pioneers"
The people who first settled in new areas of the frontier
Define "landmark"
Objects or structures on land that are easy to recognize
Who invented the steam boat?
Robert Fulton
Was the Erie Canal used to travel to the Pacific Ocean?
No
Why were the creations of the steamboats and the transcontinental railroad important during the westward expansion?
It made travel and communication easier, safer, and cheaper.