Test 8 Study Guide 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 US, how much larger was the US?
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 Key
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?
Battle of 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 US purchase to build a railroad on?
Gadsden Purchase
What important natural resource found in California caused settlers 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 lead the Texans in their fight for independence?
Sam Houston
Lewis and Clark were chosen to explore the newly purchased ________________ ________________.
Louisiana Territory
An early settlement in Kentucky named after Daniel Boone.
Boonesborough
Identify Texas Annexation on a map
See History book, p. 130
Identify Mexican Cession on a map
See History book, p. 130
Identify Florida on a map
See History book, p. 130
Identify Oregon Territory on a map
See History book, p. 130
Identify Louisiana Territory on a map
See History book, p. 130
Identify Northwest Territory on a map
See History book, p. 130
