The Jacksonian Era
Mapping Westward Expansion
Black History/Women's History Month
Going West
Manifest Destiny
100
What act did Congress pass to force the relocation of Native Americans?
The Indian Removal Act
100
What territory is gained on this map?
Florida
100
Quarterback of this year's winning Super Bowl team
Patrick Mahomes
100
What was the main form of transportation for those traveling the trails west?
Covered wagon/prarie schooner
100
Who did Americans believe granted them this manifest destiny?
God
200
Jackson created this political party, which still exists today
Democrats
200
This area was annexed by the United States, after declaring independence from Mexico.
Texas
200
Influential human rights activist and advocate for Black empowerment, this leader was known for speeches such as "The Ballot or the Bullet" and his "By Any Means Necessary" speech.
Malcolm X
200
This trail began in Independence, Missouri and ended in Oregon.
Oregon Trail
200
The belief that the U.S. was meant to control land from the Atlantic to the Pacific is known as:
Manifest Destiny
300
When Andrew Jackson gave government jobs to his closest supporters/allies it was called:
The Spoils System
300
This area is the land we gained from what conflict?
The Mexican American War
300
This woman led Lewis and Clark, as they explored the Louisiana Territory.
Sacagewea
300
Name at least two dangers faced on the Oregon Trail.
Disease
Native American Attacks
Firearm Accidents
300
This war was fought for the purpose of Manifest Destiny.
The Mexican American War
400
Andrew Jackson gained fame from fighting in this war.
The War of 1812
400
Who did the United States purchase the area in green from?
France
400
This woman made history by becoming the first female vice president, the first African American vice president, and the first Indian American vice president.
Kamala Harris
400
This was the name for the path many Native Americans took to go west.
The Trail of Tears
400
What issue made New England want to secede from the Union during the Mexican American War?
slavery
500
The Cherokee, Creek, Seminole, Chickasaw, and Choctaw peoples were collectively known as the…
Five Civilized Tribes
500
How did the United States gain this area of land?
Winning the Revolutionary War
500
She was the last queen of Hawaii and wrote the island's national anthem
Queen Lilioukalani
500
What year did they find gold in California?
1848
500
Who created the term “manifest destiny?"
John O'Sullivan