Causes
Key Events
Territorial Expansion
Geography 1
Geography 2
100
What was the main reason for westward expansion?
Americans wanted more land to farm, mine, and settle.
100
What was the Trail of Tears?
The forced relocation of Native Americans, particularly the Cherokee.
100
What was the Louisiana Purchase?
The acquisition of a vast territory from France that doubled the size of the U.S.
100
Which letter shows The Great Lakes?
A
100
Which letter shows The Gulf of Mexico?
D
200
What territory/event started settlers moving west?
The Louisiana Purchase/Territory
200
What happened in Washington, DC during the War of 1812?
The British burned the Capitol and the White House.
200
What caused an influx of settler to move to California after 1849?
The discovery of gold
200
Which letter shows The Great Plains?
C
200
Which letter shows The Atlantic Coastal Plain?
B
300
Name one economic opportunity that attracted settlers.
Gold in California and fertile land to farm
300
Who wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner" during the War of 1812?
Francis Scott Key
300
What did Texans fight for in 1836?
Independence from Mexico.
300
Which circle shows the location the US capital, Washington, DC?
C
300
What physical barrier hindered settlers traveling west to reach California?
The Rocky Mountains (The Continental Divide)
400
What was the belief that it is our God-given right and responsibility to own the entire continent called?
Manifest Destiny
400
What was the Alamo?
A famous battle where Texans fought for independence from Mexico and lost.
400
What was the purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
To explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory and find a route to the Pacific Ocean.
400
In which column is the Mississippi River located?
Column C
400
In which column is the Continental Divide located?
Column B
500
What were two main causes of the War of 1812?
Impressment (British capturing US sailors) and the belief that the British were arming the Native Americans
500
What significant battle did the US lose that caused the government to increase the efforts to relocate Native Americans to reservations?
The Battle of Little Bighorn
500
What were the 2 main dangers of the Oregon Trail?
Disease and lack of food/water
500
What body of water is circled on the map?
The Erie Canal
500
What river did Lewis and Clark use to help them travel west?
The Missouri River