Lewis and Clark
True or False: Lewis and Clark found a complete water route to the Pacific.
False
How much was the Louisiana Territory?
The discovery of gold led to people moving to which state?
California
What was the Oregon Trail?
a route used during the U.S. migration westward
True or False: Once signed, Native American treaties were respected by the United States government.
False
Which U.S. President funded the Lewis and Clark expedition?
President Thomas Jefferson
What country did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory from?
France
How did the Gold Rush impact the population of California?
It increased greatly
Name 2 obstacles settlers had moving west.
- Had to leave belongings behind
- Rough terrain (broken wagons wheels)
- Disease
- Food was scarce
- Tensions with Native Americans
As Americans took over more and more land, what happened to Native Americans?
They were forced off of their land and moved onto reservations.
Why was the Lewis and Clark expedition considered successful?
Lewis and Clark brought back valuable information about the land: routes, animals, plants, etc.
What did the term Manifest Destiny mean to the United States?
That it was their God given right, or duty, to move and expand west
How did the Gold Rush impact the culture of California?
Lots of diversity
Growth of businesses
How long did the route normally take families to complete?
4-6 months
Which president of the U.S. signed the Indian Removal Act of 1830?
President Andrew Jackson
Lewis and Clark began and ended their journey in what city/state?
St. Louis, Missouri
How did the Louisiana Purchase impact the size of the United States?
How did the Gold Rush affect American attitudes towards immigrants?
What animal most commonly pulled the wagons?
Oxen
Why did the white settlers and the American Indians begin having conflicts?
White settlers felt they had the right to settle on Native American land
What was the name of the Native American woman who helped Lewis and Clark?
Sacagawea
Describe or summarize the meaning of the painting we discussed on Manifest Destiny.
Angel: U.S.' God given right to move west
U.S. carries knowledge: democracy and superior ways of life
Native Americans running: caused removal of Native Americans, loss of lives
What was the name of the man who sold the secret that Gold was in California?
Sam Brannan
Where did the journey of travelers on the Oregon Trail begin?
Missouri
Trail of Tears