Manifest Destiny
Erie Canal
Gold Rush
Transcontinental Railroad
Mystery Questions
1
Manifest Destiny is about expanding which direction?
West
1
What state is the Erie Canal in?
New York State
1
What state had the Gold Rush?
California
1
What type of transportation rode the Transcontinental Railroad?
Train
1
What was Andrew Jackson's nickname?
Old Hickory
2
Name 2 parts of the famous Manifest Destiny painting we looked at in class
Angelic woman (Columbia), Horses, Farmers, Miners, Railroads, etc.
2
This famous city became the new trading destination in the U.S.
New York City
2
What was the name for people who went West in search of gold?
49ers
2
What animal was killed in massive amounts during the Transcontinental Railroad's use?
Buffalo
2
Uncle Sam
3
What is the belief behind Manifest Destiny?
God-given right for the U.S. to expand West
3
How deep is the Erie Canal?
Around 4 feet
3
Who usually made more money, 49ers or the shop owners?
Shop owners
3
What group lost land and a vital food source (buffalo) due to the construction of the railroad?
Native Americans
3
This compromise was a temporary solution to the issue of slavery
Missouri Compromise
4
Name of the doctrine that stated the Americas were OFF LIMITS to Europe
Monroe Doctrine
4
True or False: The Erie Canal is a natural body of water like an ocean or river
False, it is man-made
4
True or False: Most people that traveled to California for gold DID become rich
False
4
The Transcontinental Railroad connected what 2 parts of the country? (Hint: think of N,S,E,W on a compass)
East and West
4
What comes next? 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, __, __
6, 7
5
What is the name of the person who invented the term "Manifest Destiny?" (Hint: John _'________)
John O'Sullivan
5
The Erie Canal was built by this group of immigrants...
Irish
5
Why are the gold miners called the 49ers?
The year they came to California was 1849
5
Which groups of immigrants helped build the railroad?
Chinese and Irish
5
What is the APW mascot?
Rebels