Would you survive?
You forgot to pack enough water.. How will you find more?
Look for a river, stream, or collect rainwater.
Who led the famous expedition to explore the Louisiana Purchase?
Lewis and Clark
In what year did the California Gold Rush begin?
1849
beans, biscuits, jerky or bacon
What 1803 land deal doubled the size of the U.S.
Louisiana Purchase
Your wagon wheel breaks on the trail. What do you do?
Who helped Lewis and Clark on their journey as a guide and interpreter?
Sacagawea
What nickname was given to people who went to find gold in 1849?
Forty-Niners
What danger did pioneers face on their journey?
sickness, bad weather, or broken wagons.
Who sold the Louisiana Territory to the United States.
France
A storm is coming and you're out in the open. What's your plan?
Set up camp in a low, sheltered area and cover the wagon.
What U.S. President bought the Louisiana Territory?
Thomas Jefferson
What tool did miners use to find gold in rivers?
Gold plan
What was the name of the cloth-covered wagons pioneers traveled in?
covered wagon
What state became a country before joining the U.S.?
Texas
You meet a group of Native Americans. What should you do?
Be respectful, offer a peaceful greeting, and try to trade.
He started a settlement in Texas and helped bring settlers there.
Stephen F. Austin
San Francisco
Why did pioneers move west?
land, gold and new opportunities
What war helped the U.S. gain land in the Southwest?
Mexican-American War
Your family gets lost on the trail. How can you find your way?
What Native American leader tried to resist westward Expansion?
Chief Joseph or Tecumesh
Name one way the Gold Rush changed California
population growth, new towns or statehood.
What did children do to help their families on the journey?
gather wood, cook, herd animals, or fetch water.
What was the name of the Land the U.S. bought from Mexico in 1853?
Gadsden Purchase