Westward Expansion

Front

What two men were chosen to explore the Louisiana Purchase?

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Lewis and Clark

Front

___ was the belief that Americans should claim land from the east coast to the west coast of America.

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Manifest Destiny

Front

What was the impact of the Louisiana Purchase?

Back

The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States.

Front

What were the major obstacles when traveling on the Oregon Trail?

Back

Crossing rivers, bad weather, illnesses

Front

What was Sacagawea's contribution to the Lewis and Clark expedition?

Back

Sacagawea was a key factor in the success of the expedition because she helped guide and interpret for Lewis and Clark.

Front

The Emperor of France that sold the Louisiana Territory to the USA?

Back

Napoleon Bonaparte

Front

The deadly 1,200 mile journey that the Cherokee were forced to walk to new land in the west was known as...

Back

The Trail of Tears

Front

What act passed by Congress gave pioneers free land?

Back

Homestead Act

Front

What battle cry would rally the Texans after the defeat at the Alamo? Options: "Freedom is so close", "Remember the Alamo!", "Victory or Death!", "I give up!"

Back

"Remember the Alamo!"

Front

After news of the gold rush spread to the East Coast and then around the world, what happened?

Back

Thousands of people began heading west to strike it rich.