Reasons for Expansion
Territories
Native Americans
Trails
Trivia
100
The idea that the USA was destined, by God, to expand westward.
Manifest Destiny
100
This large territory was purchased from France by Thomas Jefferson, kicking off expansion into the west.
Louisiana Purchase
100
This animal was almost wiped out of existence to make way for railroad construction, harming a major food source for Native populations.
Bison
100
These were pulled by Oxen or Horses to carry settlers and their belongings on the trails headed out west.
Covered Wagons
100
Who was the Civil War fought between? Over what reason?
The North (Union) and South (Confederacy) over the issue of slavery.
200
This event started after a man found gold at Sutter's Mill, causing thousands of people to migrate to California.
The Gold Rush
200
The name of the railroad that was built to connect the Pacific Ocean, to the Missouri River
Transcontinental Railroad
200
An area of land managed by a Native American tribe under the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs (the government)
Reservation
200
This trail started in Independence Missouri and ended in Oregon City.
The Oregon Trail
200
Thousands of immigrants from __________ worked on the construction of the railroads. Their pay was low, they faced discrimination, and sometimes even lost their lives on the job.
China
300
Towns that popped up quickly along railroads and in places with lots of opportunity were called _________________. (Think San Francisco)
A. Metropolis
B. Quick towns
C. Boomtowns
Boomtowns
300
A major battle in the Texas war for Independence, Texas soldiers were surrounded and defeated at an old mission (fort). Soldiers would later cry "Remember the ________" as they charged into battle.
The Alamo
300
Native Americans were forced to learn English, go to American school, and dress American in a process called ___________________.
A. Assimilation
B. Re-education
C. Indenture
Assimilation
300
This trail was the land path traveled by settlers in search of gold. The Donner Party perished on this trail.
The California Trail
300
Who was the very first Republican President?
Abraham Lincoln
400
Following the ____________ act. Settlers could claim up to 160 acres of land out west. All they had to do was pay a small fee and farm on the land.
A. Northwest Ordinance Act
B. Homestead Act
C. Indian Removal Act
B. Homestead Act
400
This territory was purchased from Spain after the US deemed that they had failed to protect it from Seminole attacks.
The Florida Territory
400
This Native American nation lost thousands of members following the Indian Removal Act, today it is the largest native nation in the country.
Cherokee
400
This trail ended in Salt Lake Utah, where a religious group went to flee persecution.
The Mormon Trail
400
What President is responsible for the Indian Removal Act?
Andrew Jackson
500
This act got rid of the Missouri Compromise, and made it so territories would decide if they wanted slavery by voting (popular sovereignty)
The Kansas-Nebraska Act
500
The Mexican Cession was a territory won by the United States after the __________-____________ war.
Mexican-American War
500
This event is known for widespread massacres of Native American tribes across the state of California.
California Genocide, California Indian Wars
500
The forced relocation of Native Americans to Oklahoma, thousands died on this trail following the Indian Removal Act (1830).
Trail of Tears
500
What is the name of this painting?
A. Destiny of America
B. Westward Expansion
C. American Progress
D. American Gothic