Moving West
What were some of the challenges pioneer families encountered moving west in wagon trains?
-Many people had to walk
-Weather
-Crossing Rivers
-Not enough Supplies
Describe the Trail of Tears
The Trail of Tears was the forced march of the Cherokee from their homes to what was called "Indian Territory" by the U.S government.
What is a "iron horse?"
Train
What is the definition for Hardships?
Difficult situations that cause discomfort or suffering
Who thought it was important to capture the Cherokee language in writing?
Sequoyah
Why did Pioneer families move west?
For a better life
Why was the relocation of the Cherokee so difficult and miserable?
The Cherokee did not have a choice, they had to leave behind their homes and businesses
Who was the inventor of the steamboat?
Robert Fulton
What is the definition for Pioneers?
People who first settled in new areas of the frontier
Describe the Pony Express
The Pony Express was a mailing business where young men rode horses from Missouri to California. There was stations set up every 10 miles for the horses and men to rest.
What was the first transcontinental railroad in the United States?
What were some of the hardships the Cherokee faced on their journey to the "Indian Territory?"
The Cherokee did not have enough supplies, the sick and weak did not have time to rest; they encountered a terrible winter storm; many people died.
What was the Erie Canal used for?
To transport goods faster to cities where there were no rivers
What is the definition for Territory?
A region or area of land
What were the advantages of the Transcontinental Rail road?
-Faster
-Cheaper
-Weather wouldn't matter
-Can travel over water
Why is the Pony Express no longer an important means of communication?
It was replaced by faster and better forms of communication, such as the telegraph.
Why did Andrew Jackson and the U.S government force the Cherokee off their land?
The American settlers and colonist wanted the Cherokee land and businesses to themselves.
What were the different types of transportation in the 1800s?
-Covered Wagons
-Steamboats
-Flatboats
-Railroads
What is the definition for Canal?
A canal is a waterway used to move things from place to place using boats
How long did the Transcontinental RailRoad take to build?
Six years
What problems did westward expansion cause for Native Americans?
Native Americans were pushed off their land by the settlers. The settlers also hunted the bison for sport, which threatened the survival of Native Americans who depended on the bison.
Why do you think the journey is known as the Trail of Tears?
Many people died; there was terrible suffering
What were the advantages and disadvantages of the steamboat?
Advantages- faster and cheaper
Disadvantages- Could not travel over land, only water
What is the definition endurance?
Having the strength to do something for a long time
Why were bison so important to the Lakota Sioux?
Bison were considered sacred and necessary to the Lakota Sioux because they were their main source of food, clothing, shelter, and tools.