UNIT 3: Westward Expansion (1820-1860)

Question 1

Key Events 1Doubled U.S. size.

Answer 1

Louisiana Purchase (1803) → Doubled U.S. size.

Question 2

Key Events 2 Texas

Answer 2

Texas Revolution (1836) → Texas broke from Mexico, later joined U.S.

Question 3

Key Events 3 thousands died

Answer 3

Trail of Tears (1838) → U.S. forced Native Americans off their land (thousands died).

Question 4

Key Events 4 U.S. won

Answer 4

Mexican-American War (1846-1848) → U.S. won, got California & Southwest.

Question 5

Key Events 5 gold

Answer 5

Gold Rush (1849) → Thousands moved to California for gold.