Heading West
What was the term for the idea that American democracy should be spread across the continent?
(for 300)
Manifest Destiny
What was purchased in 1803 doubling the size of the U.S
Louisiana Purchase
What was signed resolving the Mexican American War?
(for 200)
Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo
What MLS team is located in Houston? (Soccer)
Dynamo
What instrument does squidward play?
(for 400)
Clarinet
Where did the Mormons go to escape religious persecution?
Salt Lake City, Utah
Besides disagreements over borders, what was a main cause of the Mexican American War
Annexation of Texas
Why did the Northern states oppose the Annexation of Texas into the U.S
(for 400)
They did not want slavery to spread
What NBA team was named after people heading west for the Oregon Territory by wagon?
(for 400)
Portland Trailblazers
What is the name of the 150-year-old turtle Nemo meets in the Movie Finding Nemo?
Crush
What caused a large population boom in California in 1849?
Gold was discovered
What land was gained during the boundary dispute with Great Britain in 1846?
Oregon Territory
Who was the President during the Mexican Cession
(for 600)
James Polk
What were the Houston Astros uniform colors before switching to navy blue and orange?
Red and Black
Bonnie Anderson
Which route through the Rocky Mountains was completed in 1843 and led to a population boom in northwest North America?
Oregon Trail
What land was bought to complete the southern portion of the Transcontinental Railraod?
Gadsden Purchase
What were the two main reasons for the Mexican American War?
(For 800)
Disagreements over borders
Annexation of Texas
What team NBA team drafted Kobe Bryant?
(for 800)
Charlotte Hornets
What is the dryest continent on earth?
Antarctica
Why did the first wave of Chinese immigrants come to the United States?
(2 reasons)
Work the railroad and search for gold
What land was acquired through the Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo?
Mexican Cession
Why would an American farmer support the idea of spreading west and the promise of Manifest Destiny?
Economic opportunity, make money
The Cleveland Guardians and Washington Commanders were forced to change their names due to complaints. What were their previous team names?
(for 1000 have to get both)
Indians
Redskins
What is the name of the town/kingdom in the Disney movie Frozen?
Arendelle