Important Events
This famous Native American helped Lewis and Clark along their expedition.
Who is Sacageweia?
The people on the Oregon Trail traveled by what?
What is on horseback or ox and covered wagon?
Before Texas became property of the United States it belonged to this country.
What is Mexico?
This famous transportation route helped pioneers reach the west coast.
What is the Oregon Trail?
The Native American chief who had a vision of war.
Who is Sitting Bull
Identify three of the four reasons for why people traveled west.
What is population density, manifest destiny, cheap fertile land, and economic opportunity?
What event drew many fortune seekers to California?
What is the gold rush?
Land that is set aside for Native American inhabitants.
What is a reservation?
What Texas battle did the United States receive a devastating blow?
What is the Battle of the Alamo?
The government hired this man to push out the Sioux Native Americans?
Who is General Custer?
Name at least three hardships that people faced while traveling out west.
What are disease, weather, rivers, mountains, animal attacks, accidents, and Native American attacks?
This speedy transportation line connected the East coast with the Pacific coast
What is the Transcontinental Railroad?
The Crazy Horse monument is located in this state.
What is South Dakota?
General Custer's last stand is also known as the Battle at the what?
What is the Little Bighorn?
The Louisiana Purchase was bought by President _____________________________.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
Explain Manifest Destiny.
What is the belief that America was destined by God to expand its limits?
What act allowed settlers to purchase 160 acres of public land for $10?
What is the Homestead Act?
The Louisiana Purchase was bought from this country.
What is France?
How long did it take for Lewis and Clark to reach the Pacific Ocean?
The Native American who led the Charge at the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
Who is Crazy Horse?
Pioneers made an impact on the Native Americans. Name two ways this happened.
What is trading, diseases, and forcing them off their land?
What is the Census Bureau?
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In what city is the Alamo located?
Where is San Antonio?