A Growing Nation Ch 1

Idea during the 1800s that the US must expand its boundaries to the Pacific Ocean.

• manifest destiny

• spoils system

• reservation

• annex

Meriwether Lewis and __ left to explore and map the West.

• William Clark

• Mrs. Gomez

• Friend

• Pet

_ was an American Indian woman. She helped Lewis and Clark.

• Minnie Mouse

• Sacagawea

• Ariel

• Tiana

_ was an American Indian woman. She helped Lewis and Clark.

• Minnie Mouse

• Sacagawea

• Ariel

• Tiana

How did Lewis and Clark change history?

• Discovered that lightening is a form of electricity and helped write the Declaration of Independence.

• Explored land out west and encouraged many people to travel west to set up new communities.

Because of Lewis and Clark what did families begin to do?

• move out west

• stay in the east

What Famous Trail did families walk for 6 months for a new life.

• Maryland Trail

• Illinois Trail

• Oregon Trail

What transportation in the 1800s allowed people to travel very quickly and safely?

• boat

• wagon

• railroad

What year did the Louisiana Purchase take place?

• 1820

• 1803

• 1776

• 1750

What was the purchase price of the Louisiana Purchase?

• $15

• $10 thousand

• $15 million

• $10 hundred thousand