Unit 6 Expansion of a New Nation

A mission in Texas where the Mexican army defeated a group of American Soldiers. It became a symbol for Texas Independence.

• Oregon Trail
• The Alamo
• The Texas takeover

This was the main city in Massachusetts that played a significant role in the American Revolution.

• Philadelphia
• New York
• Boston

A man made waterway that linked Lake Erie with the Hudson River. This increased trade and made New York a major port city.

• Lake Erie
• Erie Canal
• Erie River

In 1849, gold was discovered in California. Thousands of people moved from the east within a very short time, hoping to become rich.

• Gold Rise
• Gold Rush
• Gold Discover

An expedition assigned from President Thomas Jefferson to explore the Louisiana territory that had just been purchased.

• Lewis and Clark Expedition
• Meriwether and William Expedition
• Lewis and Meriwether Expedition

A self propelled vehicle that revolutionized the transportation (movement) of raw materials and finished goods over land. This helped shift us from an agricultural (farming) economy to a one based on manufacturing (factories).

• steamboat
• steam locomotive
• cars

In 1803,Thomas Jefferson bought this territory from France. This purchase doubled the size of the United States.

• The Alamo (Texas)
• The Louisiana Purchase
• Purchase of Florida from Spain

Located in New York. This city was founded as a Dutch trading post.

• Philadelphia
• Boston
• New York City

The route taken in the mid 1800's by settlers from Missouri to present day Oregon. Some parts of it branched out towards California and Utah.

• California Gold Rush
• Lewis and Clark Expedition
• Oregon Trail

City in Pennsylvania where the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776. It was the largest city in the colonies.

• New York
• Boston
• Philadelphia