4th Grade History Test 8 Flashcards
Who was President during the Mexican War?
James K. Polk
Which President bought Florida from Spain?
James Monroe
Who led Lewis and Clark through the wilderness?
Sacagawea
After the Louisiana Purchase became part of the United States, how much larger was the United States?
twice as large
Where did the Whitmans serve as missionaries?
Oregon Territory
Who won the War of 1812?
no one
Who wrote our national anthem?
Francis Scott Ky
During what battle was our national anthem written?
Fort McHenry
Over 180 brave men died fighting for Texas’ independence at ___.
the Alamo
In which battle did the Texans defeat Santa Anna and his army?
San Jacinto
Whom did President Jefferson send to explore the Louisiana Territory?
Lewis and Clark
Who was the pioneer who blazed the Wilderness Road?
Daniel Boone
Which piece of land did the United States purchase to build a railroad on?
Gadsden Purchase
What important natural resource found in California caused settler to “rush” there?
gold
Which territory later became the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin?
Northwest Territory
Who was the first person to write schoolbooks especially for America’s children?
Noah Webster
Who was chosen to lear the Texans in their fight for independence?
Sam Houston
Lewis and Clark were chosen to explore what newly purchased land?
the Louisiana Territory
What was an early settlement in Kentucky named for Daniel Boone?
Boonesborough
Be able to locate these places on a map of the United States.
Texas Annexation Mexican Cession Florida Oregon Country Louisiana Purchase or Territory Northwest Territory
