Why Go West?
Civil War Events
Civil War People
Territories
The 19th Century
100

I guided an expedition of U.S. soldiers to the Pacific Ocean and served as their interpreter when needed.

Who is Sacagawea?

100

This is the reason the Battle of Appomattox Courthouse is important.

What is Lee surrendered to Grant?

100

I was the 16th president who's election caused states to secede from the Union.

Who is Abraham Lincoln?

100

This territory was gained from Great Britain at the end of the Revolutionary War. Give the number of the section.

What is number 2 (lands between Appalachians & Mississippi River)?

100

The routes traveled by the 5 Civilized Tribes to Indian Territory in Oklahoma.

What is the Trail of Tears?

200
Crowded eastern cities, cheap & fertile land, better routes to travel, and gold are all reasons for this.

What is westward expansion?

200

This is the focus that the Missouri Compromise, Compromise of 1850, and Kansas-Nebraska Act have in common.

What is the spread of slavery?

200

I am a former slave who not only encouraged former slaves to fight for the Union but I also publish a newspaper.

Who is Frederick Douglass?

200

This territory was purchased from France. Give the number of the section.

What is number 3 (Louisiana Territory)?

200

This war is known for Britain kidnapping American sailors, keeping their forts in the west, and setting fire to the White House.

What is the War of 1812?
300

The term for the belief that the U.S. has the right and destiny to settle western lands.

What is Manifest Destiny?

300

This is the location in South Carolina where the Civil War started.

What is Fort Sumter?

300
I escaped slavery, served as a conductor on the Underground Railroad, and became the first woman to lead soldiers into battle.

Who is Harriet Tubman?

300

This territory was gained from Mexico after war. Give the number of the setion.

What is number 7 (Mexican Cession)?

300

This document states that the U.S. will not get involved in European affairs and hostility toward states in the Americas is hostility toward the U.S.

What is the Monroe Doctrine?

400

This trail crossed the Rocky Mountains allowing people to settle near the Pacific Ocean.

What is the Oregon Trail?

400

This battle gave the Union control of the Mississippi River.

What is Vicksburg?

400

I was a strong general at the First Battle of Bull Run.

Who is Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson?

400

This section was gained by treaty with Great Britain in the 19th century. Give the number of the section.

What is number 6 (Oregon Territory)?

400

These three things were denied to women in the 19th century. Name 2 of them.

What is denied equal education, equal work opportunities, and the right to vote?

500

This act of Congress gave the U.S. government permission to claim lands of the Indigenous tribes and move those people to western territory.

What is the Indian Removal Act of 1830?

500

These 5 states stayed in the Union yet allowed slavery to remain legal. Name all 5 - abbreviations allowed.

What are MD, WV, MO, DE, KY?

Maryland, West Virginia, Missouri, Delaware, Kentucky

500

I went from Atlanta to Savannah employing the "scorched earth" policy. My march is nicknamed "The March to the Sea".

Who is William T. Sherman?

500

This territory chose to join the U.S. after gaining independence from Mexico. Give the number of the section.

What is number 5 (Texas Annexation)?

500

This document frees the slaves in rebellious states only.

What is the Emancipation Proclamation?