Louisiana Purchase
year of the Louisiana Purchase
1803
When did it happen?
1804-1806
Texas was once part of -
Mexico
What was a long overland route used by pioneers moving west?
Oregon Trail
This took place from ____ - ______
1848-1855
Who did the US buy the land from?
France
Who led it?
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
American settlers lived in Texas under ____ rule.
Mexican
Travelers used -
covered wagons
This began when gold was discovered at -
Sutter's Mill
Which president approve the purchase?
Thomas Jefferson
Which president sent them to map out new western lands?
President Thomas Jefferson
Conflicts led to the Texas Revolution. In which famous battle were Texans defeated but became a symbol of resistance?
The Alamo
The main starting point was -
Missouri
The finding of gold started a huge migration of people to California. Miners were called _____ (especially in 1849).
Forty-Niners
How much did the US pay?
About $15 million
How far did they travel?
They collected information about plants, animals, and Native Americans as they traveled all the way to the Pacific Ocean.
Texas won independence in _____ and became the Republic of Texas.
1836
Travel could take 4-6 months. Destination areas included Oregon and other ____ lands.
western
What grew quickly?
California's population
Why was it important?
Who was a Shoshone woman who helped guide and translate?
Sacagawea
When did Texas join the United States?
1845
Dangers included -
disease (like cholera), accidents, and harsh weather
Many people hoped to get rich but
few actually did