Capitals
Louisiana Purchase
Moving West
Map Skills
National Symbols
100
Name the nation's capital.

What is Washington, D.C.?

100

This president bought land in 1803 that made the country bigger.

Who is Thomas Jefferson?

100

When people moved west for land and opportunity, it was called ______.

What is westward expansion?

100

This map tool shows North, South, East, and West.

What is a compass?

100

This bird stands for freedom and strength.

What is the bald eagle?

200

This is the capital of Virginia.

What is Richmond?

200

The Louisiana Purchase made the United States this _________.


What is larger/bigger?

200

The Louisiana Purchase allowed people to do this in the West.

What is settle or build homes?

200

What state is Richmond located on a map?

What is Virginia?

200

This flag has stars and stripes that stand for the states and the original colonies.

What is the American flag?

300

True or False. 

The nation’s capital is important because this is where laws are made and the president works.

True.

300

The land from the Louisiana Purchase is located in this part of the country.


What is the western United States?

300

Explorers studied rivers, mountains, and land. This connects history to this subject.

What is geography?

300

What state is Philadelphia located on a map?

What is Pennsylvania?

300

This cracked bell is a symbol of American freedom.

What is the Liberty Bell?

400

What was the nation's capital before it was moved to Washington, D.C.?

What is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

400

In simple terms, the Louisiana Purchase was when the United States ______ land.

What is bought/purchased land?

400

This was the first national park discovered during westward exploration.

What is Yellowstone National Park?

400

Where is the Lincoln Memorial located?

What is Washington, D.C.?

400

This tall monument in Washington, D.C. honors our first president.

What is the Washington Monument?