War!
In what years was the war fought?
1846-1848
These resulted from explosive growth as miners moved in
Boomtowns
What was the name given for the forced Native American relocation route?
The Trail of Tears
Name one ill effect of the CA Gold Rush
Environmental damage, genocide of Native Americans, lawlessness & violence
How many miles did the average wagon train travel out west?
2,000
Name one of the two main generals who fought for the U.S.?
Zachary Taylor (Ole Rough & Ready) and Winfield Scott (Old Fuss & Feathers)
These immigrants made a lot of $$ doing laundry
Chinese
True or False: most wagon trains were attacked by hostile Native Americans
False
Why did the Mormons leave Illinois?
Violent persecution
How long did the average wagon train take to get to its destination?
4-6 months
What was the disputed border between Mexico and the U.S.: a mountain range, a river, a desert or a valley?
A river (the Rio Grande)
These were citizens who took "justice" into their own hands
Vigilantes
True or False: As promised, Native Americans eventually gained ownership of the CA mission lands they had worked on
False
Name 10 supplies needed on a wagon train journey
Let's see...
Cold, heat, animal attacks, accidents, disease, etc.
Name 3 states from the territory the U.S. gained from the war?
CA, NV, AZ, UT, parts of WY, CO, NM
Who first discovered gold in CA in a river lumber mill?
John Marshall
What was the name of the fierce tribe that charged tribute along the Santa Fe Trail?
Comanche
What were the 2 alternatives to traveling by wagon train?
Cape Horn by boat, or Isthmus of Panama by boat and then overland through jungle
What disease was caused by drinking contaminated water, that killed thousands of pioneers?
Name the treaty that ended the war.
The treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Why were ships turned into buildings and in what CA city?
San Francisco--sailors abandoned them for Gold Fever!
Name 3 of the "Civilized Tribes" who were forced onto a Trail of Tears
Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, Seminole
About how many Texans died at the Alamo?
200
Why did people choose to go West? Give 2 reasons
Economic Panic of 1837, and better life/free land