Louisiana Purchase
What country sold the Louisiana Territory to the United States?
France
Who were Lewis and Clark sent by to explore the new territory?
President Thomas Jefferson
Why is it called the “Trail of Tears”?
Because many Native Americans suffered and died during the journey.
What were some natural obstacles pioneers faced on the trail?
Rivers, Rocky Mountains, deserts, and harsh weather
What is the famous painting called, that symbolizes Manifest Destiny?
American Progress
Who was the President of the U.S. during the Louisiana Purchase?
Thomas Jefferson
What was one goal of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
To map the land, find a water route to the Pacific, and learn about plants, animals, and Native tribes.
What Native American tribe was most affected by the Trail of Tears?
Cherokee
What did pioneers use to travel west?
Covered wagons, pulled by oxen or horses.
How did the Louisiana Purchase change the size of the United States?
It doubled the size of the country.
What was the name of the Native American woman who helped guide them?
Sacagawea
What was the final destination for most Native Americans during the Trail of Tears?
modern-day Oklahoma
Why did people travel the Oregon Trail?
To start a new life, get land, and find better opportunities
Who painted the famous painting we looked at?
John Gast
What was the cost per acre?
4 cents
What river did Lewis and Clark follow for much of their journey?
Missouri River
What law forced Native Americans to move west of the Mississippi River?
The Indian Removal Act
Where did most pioneers start their journey on the Oregon Trail?
Independence, Missouri
What year was the Louisiana Purchase made?
1803
What was their job previous to exploring the West?
Soldiers
Who was the Cherokee leader who tried to help his people and led them in prayer during removal?
Chief John Ross
Why couldn’t pioneers bring all their belongings with them on the Oregon Trail?
Because their wagons were small and had to be light enough for oxen or horses to pull over long, rough trails.
Manifest Destiny is the idea that...
he United States had the right and duty to move west and take land all the way to the Pacific Ocean, and that God wanted Americans to spread their beliefs, culture, and way of life across the continent.