Geography
The number of states in the United States
50
This word means “a rule that people in a community must follow.”
Law
The country America bought Louisiana from
France
The word for travelers who moved west looking for land, opportunity, or gold.
Settlers
This bird is the national symbol of the United States.
Bald Eagle
Longest River in the United States
Mississippi
In a democracy, the people do this to choose their leaders.
Vote
The Main city in the Louisiana Territory
New Orleans
This invention allowed people to travel across the country much faster than wagons.
Railroad
This striped and starred symbol represents freedom and our country.
The American Flag
The biggest mountain range in the United States
Rocky Mountains
Branches
Why was the Louisiana Purchase important
It doubled the size of America
Where was Gold found that started the Gold Rush?
California
This monument in New York Harbor welcomed immigrants arriving in America.
Statue of Liberty
Biggest State in the United States (not including Alaska)
This important document lists the first 10 amendments that protect people's rights and the main rules of the country. (starts with a C)
Constitution
This expedition explored the Louisiana Territory and mapped the land.
Lewis and Clark
These boats could go down or upstream
Steamboats
The second biggest mountain range in the United States
Appalachain mountainns
A type of Government where people vote for their leaders
democracy
What geographic feature made Louisiana so important?
Mississippi River
The word for where Native Americans were moved to when they were kicked out of their home
Reservations