Mapping the West: The Journey of Lewis and Clark
... from the Mississippi River. Jefferson knew that if Americans could travel by river all the way west to the ocean, they could settle there and increase trade with Native Americans. Second, Jefferson wanted to claim the northwestern portion of the continent’s midsection before another country did ...
... from the Mississippi River. Jefferson knew that if Americans could travel by river all the way west to the ocean, they could settle there and increase trade with Native Americans. Second, Jefferson wanted to claim the northwestern portion of the continent’s midsection before another country did ...
SURVEY Important Events in US History Summary
... war. However, the end of the war did bring long-term peace between the United States and Great Britain. It also brought about an "Era of good feelings" in the United States. Interesting Facts About the War of 1812 • Different Native American tribes allied with both sides during the war. Most tribes ...
... war. However, the end of the war did bring long-term peace between the United States and Great Britain. It also brought about an "Era of good feelings" in the United States. Interesting Facts About the War of 1812 • Different Native American tribes allied with both sides during the war. Most tribes ...
PROJECT TITLE: STOP LEWIS AND CLARK! AUTHOR: Jared A
... manner. The author footnotes every document with great detail to help the reader understand not only what is being said, but also who was involved and, at times, how they might come into play later in the documents. A very valuable resource. Jackson, Donald, edited by Belvin, Tim, To Spare No Pains: ...
... manner. The author footnotes every document with great detail to help the reader understand not only what is being said, but also who was involved and, at times, how they might come into play later in the documents. A very valuable resource. Jackson, Donald, edited by Belvin, Tim, To Spare No Pains: ...
Westward Movement: Explorations and Expeditions
... •Established the first U.S. settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains •Eventually purchased much of the land of Kentucky that was taken away from the Cherokee ...
... •Established the first U.S. settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains •Eventually purchased much of the land of Kentucky that was taken away from the Cherokee ...
Vocabulary Builder
... point of the Red River friend of Meriwether Lewis; co-leader of the Lewis and Clark expedition ...
... point of the Red River friend of Meriwether Lewis; co-leader of the Lewis and Clark expedition ...
The Oregon Trail began in Independence, Missouri and crossed
... He served as governor of the Missouri Territory. ...
... He served as governor of the Missouri Territory. ...
Chapter 4 Section 3
... Ended at the pacific Ocean, they built a winter Fort (Fort Clatsop) near modern day Astoria Oregon. ...
... Ended at the pacific Ocean, they built a winter Fort (Fort Clatsop) near modern day Astoria Oregon. ...
Westward Expansion Before the Civil War
... • I was a Seminole leader. • I tried to hide in Florida, but when Florida became part of the United States, my people were told to move west, onto reservations. I did not think we should leave Florida, and so I was a leader in the Seminole Wars against the U.S. • I was captured by U.S. Government of ...
... • I was a Seminole leader. • I tried to hide in Florida, but when Florida became part of the United States, my people were told to move west, onto reservations. I did not think we should leave Florida, and so I was a leader in the Seminole Wars against the U.S. • I was captured by U.S. Government of ...
US regents thematic essays – Territory expansion – geography
... port of New Orleans •Many Americans wanted access for trade of its agricultural products through the Gulf of Mexico ...
... port of New Orleans •Many Americans wanted access for trade of its agricultural products through the Gulf of Mexico ...
Sacagawea
Sacagawea (/ˌsækədʒəˈwiːə/ see below; May 1788 – December 20, 1812; see below for other theories about her death), also Sakakawea or Sacajawea, was a Lemhi Shoshone woman who helped the Lewis and Clark Expedition achieve each of its chartered mission objectives exploring the Louisiana Purchase. With the expedition between 1804 and 1806, she traveled thousands of miles from North Dakota to the Pacific Ocean, established cultural contacts with native american populations, and researched natural history.