Westward Expansion

In what year did the most miners rush to California?

• 1848

• 1849

• 1852

• 1853

Who were the 49ers?

• Gold miners

• Locals of California during the gold rush.

• Football tram

• The boom-town

What was one of the most popular routes people traveled along to move west?

• The Trail of Tears

• The Oregon Trail

• The Mississippi Expedition

• The Rocky Mountain Trail

Millions of people became rich during the Gold Rush in California.

• True

• False

The Oregon Trail started in Independence, Missouri and continued for almost 2,000 miles before it ended in Florida.

• True

• False

The siege of the Alamo was a major event during the Texas Revolution.

• True

• False

What territory is represented by the E on the map?

• Louisiana Territory

• Oregon Territory

• Florida Acquisition

• Mexican Cession

What territory is represented by the D on the map?

• Mexican Cession

• Florida Acquisition

• Oregon Territory

• United States

What territory is represented by the C on the map?

• Texas Territory

• Florida Acquisition

• Louisiana Territory

• Mexican Cession

What territory is represented by the B on the map?

• Florida Acquisition

• Louisiana Territory

• Texas Territory

• Mexican Cession