Westward Expansion 1
Name the co-captains of The Corps of Discovery.
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
What was one of the most common reasons people died along the Oregon Trail?
Name of the path African Americans took to freedom.
Underground Railroad
What were the two opposing sides in the Civil War?
Union and Confederacy
What is Mrs. Whitesell's last name?
Whitesell
Name Meriwether Lewis's dog.
Seaman
Which state did people travel to for the Gold Rush?
California
Name of the woman who led countless slaves to freedom, who later became a spy, nurse, scout and soldier in the Civil War?
Harriet Tubman
Who was the silent witness?
The doll who witnessed the surrender of the Confederacy to the Union.
What did we make using pretzels this semester?
Log cabins
Which two countries fought in the War of 1812?
British and U.S. (colonies)
During pioneer times, of which materials were many homes made?
Name some tools that helped slaves communicate and navigate their path to freedom.
Quilts, code words, landmarks, faith in Jesus, North Star
American Red Cross
What is today's date?
Thursday, April 23, 2026
What was it called when the government forcefully removed Native Americans, resulting in conflict and deaths?
Trail of Tears
What type of person was preferred to work as a Pony Express employee?
Orphan
Why was Harriet Tubman called Moses?
Because she led her people to freedom
Name of our 16th president who was known for his leadership during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
What is a note to follow "So?"
La
Name of the Battle that resulted in Texas' independence from Mexico.
Battle of the Alamo
Before horses became involved, how was most mail delivered in the U.S.?
Ships, stagecoaches, and covered wagons
What was Harriet Tubman's birth name?
Araminta "Minty" Ross
How tall was Abraham Lincoln?
6'4"
Name of the saint whose feast day is today, April 23? Known for slaying a dragon.
Saint George