Vocabulary terms
the process of Americans pushing west to the Pacific Ocean.
Westward expansion
Which country controlled Florida before the U.S?
Spain
what are 3 potential dangers pioneers faced?
Native americans
Disease/sickness
Attakes
Starvation
Weather conditions/ Environment
what year was the steam engine improved?
1769
Land
Overpopulation in the East
Land was getting to expensive
Land in the was was cheap and abundant.
a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new country or area.
Pioneers
Which two countries agreed to control Oregon in 1818?
United states and Great Britain
what are two ways travelers can stay healthy on the trail?
Food( bacon, Crackers, salt, vinegar, sugar, and dried fruits and beans.)
Cooking supplies( Dutch oven, coffee pots, Spider pans, Canteen.)
Clothes, boots, sweaters.
money(600-800 dollars per person)
Personal items, Books, toys, Knitting's, Food.
revolutionized long distance communication by sending electrical signals over wires
The telegraph
Money
The California Gold Rush of 1849
The prospect of finding fortune and wealth
Glory and fame.
the possibility of some future event occurring.
Prospect
What is significant about 1845?
double points
Texas was annexed to the United states
what are 2 ways settlers can prepare for the trail?
By packing Appropriate food water and clothing.
Tools and equipment for wagons repairs.
Live stock for transportation and food.
Traveling in wagon trains.
what year was the steam boat invented?
1786
Freedom
Freedom from government restrictions and laws.
The idea that the United States was destined to occupy all of the land between the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean
manifest destiny
The Treaty of _______________________ - _______________________ ended the war with Mexico
Guadalupe- Hidalgo
Mexico gave up almost half of its territory. In exchange, the U.S. paid Mexico $18 million dollars.
what were the 4 trails that pioneers traveled?
Oregon,
Santa Fe,
Mormon,
California Trails
was an important invention that dramatically reduced the amount of time to separate cotton seeds and fibers.
what is the cotton gin
Starting over having a new beginning
what is a new life
The Industrial Revolution was a time when the manufacturing of goods moved from small shops and homes to large factories. People began to move from rural areas to urban areas.
Industrial revolution
Why did Mexico agree to sell the land? the Gadsen purchase
Mexico was desperate for money after the Mexican American war and sold the land for 10 million dollars
what is skibidi rizz?
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what two inventions were invited in 1814
the steam locomotive and the camera obscura
what is Ohio Rizz
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