Gold Rush
Who were the Californios?
People born in California but who have spanish background and speak Spanish.
Which country owned Texas?
Mexico
The Native Americans were forced to move to which state?
Oklahoma
What are three things that cowboys wear?
Hat, boots, lasso
Which state was NOT a part of the Louisiana Purchase?
a. Tennessee
b. Montana
c. Nebraska
d. Missouri
a. Tennessee
What is the name of the route that took 2-3 months and had a danger of mosquitoes?
The Panama Route
What was the Alamo building used for? Give at least two reasons.
A church, military, prison, storage, workroom
What was found on Cherokee land which made the Americans want to get rid of the Native Americans?
Gold
Where did cowboys originally come from?
Latin America/Spanish America/ South America
What was the boundary between the American and French territory?
The Mississippi River
What was the foreign miner's license and how much was it?
Any immigrant who wanted to mine had to pay at first, $20 a month, and then $4.
What does Alamo mean in Spanish?
Cottonwood tree
Why did so many native americans die during the journey? Give at least 3 reasons
They had very little food and water, it was winter, they were not allowed to stop and rest, and they got sick.
What are two roles of a cowboy?
Herding cattle along long distances, selling cattle, keeping cattle safe
Why did Napoleon want to sell the Louisiana territory?
Because he needed money to finance his wars.
Why was the Cape Horn route difficult? Give two reasons.
Who won the Alamo battle?
Mexico
How long did they walk?
a) 6 months
b) 3 months
c) 1 month
d) 3 weeks
b) 3 months
What is the name of a cowboy in Spanish?
Vaquero
Why was New Orleans an important city?
Because it was the connection between the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi River.
Because the Foreign Miner's license was so expensive, the Chinese immigrants couldn't afford to mine and were forced to move to San Francisco.
Which city and state did the Alamo happen in?
San Antonio, Texas
Who was the president that agreed to forcing the Native Americans to move?
Andrew Jackson
Give two reasons why being a cowboy was hard
They lived in the desert with little water, shootings, robberies,
Who was the president of the United States when Napoleon sold the land?
Thomas Jefferson