1. TrailsWest The Texas Revolution The War with Mexico ManifestDestiny The California Gold Rush 100 200 300 400 500 Final Jeopardy Final Jeopardy

2. Which trail used Chimney Rock in Nebraska as a guide? Which trail used Chimney Rock in Nebraska as a guide?

3. Oregon Trail Back $100

4. Which trail led American traders into the capital of the Mexican province of New Mexico? Which trail led American traders into the capital of the Mexican province of New Mexico?

5. Santa Fe Trail Back $200

6. Who brought Mormons to Utah in 1844? Who brought Mormons to Utah in 1844?

7. Brigham Young Back $300

8. Who bought huge chunks of western lands to sell for a profit? Who bought huge chunks of western lands to sell for a profit?

9. land speculators Back $400

10. Jedediah Smith & Jim Beckwourth were two famous examples of what type of explorer? Jedediah Smith & Jim Beckwourth were two famous examples of what type of explorer?

11. mountain men Back $500

12. Who were the people of Spanish heritage that considered Texas their home? Who were the people of Spanish heritage that considered Texas their home?

13. Back tejanos $100

14. Who was primarily responsible for establishing an American colony in Texas? Who was primarily responsible for establishing an American colony in Texas?

15. Stephen F. Austin Back $200

16. What country was Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna the leader of? What country was Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna the leader of?

17. Mexico Back $300

18. Where was the most famous battle in the fight for Texas independence? Where was the most famous battle in the fight for Texas independence?

19. The Alamo Back $400

20. Who became the first president of an independent Texas? Who became the first president of an independent Texas?

21. Back Sam Houston $500

22. Which president made westward expansion into Mexican territories a priority during his presidency? Which president made westward expansion into Mexican territories a priority during his presidency?

23. James K. Polk Back $100

24. Which general and future president was sent into Mexico to defeat Santa Anna’s troops? Which general and future president was sent into Mexico to defeat Santa Anna’s troops?

25. Zachary Taylor Back $200

26. Which general was responsible for capturing Mexico City? Which general was responsible for capturing Mexico City?

27. Winfield Scott Back $300

28. What land was turned over to the United States after the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo? What land was turned over to the United States after the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

29. Mexican Cession Back $400

30. True or False: The Bear Flag Revolt was successful for the Mexican army? True or False: The Bear Flag Revolt was successful for the Mexican army?

31. False! Back $500

32. What is the definition of manifest destiny? What is the definition of manifest destiny?

33. Westward expansion was good & also inevitable Back $100

34. What country was declared independent after Mexico and General Santa Anna lost the Battle of San Jacinto? What country was declared independent after Mexico and General Santa Anna lost the Battle of San Jacinto?

35. Lone Star Republic Back $200

36. What land (located at 54° 40’ N) was purchased from Great Britain in 1846? What land (located at 54° 40’ N) was purchased from Great Britain in 1846?

37. The Oregon Territory Back $300

38. What land was obtained by the United States after the Bear Flag Revolt? What land was obtained by the United States after the Bear Flag Revolt?

39. California Back $400

40. What purchase was completed in 1853, which allowed the United States to complete a transcontinental railroad in the Southwest? What purchase was completed in 1853, which allowed the United States to complete a transcontinental railroad in the Southwest?

41. Gadsden Purchase Back $500

42. What was the nickname for pioneers who came to California in 1849? What was the nickname for pioneers who came to California in 1849?

43. The 49ers Back $100

44. True or False: Most settlers who came to California during the Gold Rush eventually became wealthy? True or False: Most settlers who came to California during the Gold Rush eventually became wealthy?

45. False! Back $200

46. What were three types of minorities who worked the California gold mines? What were three types of minorities who worked the California gold mines?

47. Native Americans, Free African Slaves, Chinese Back $300

48. What invention was created for miners during the California Gold Rush that is still used today? What invention was created for miners during the California Gold Rush that is still used today?

49. blue jeans Back $400

50. True or False: California was admitted into the United States in 1850 as a free state? True or False: California was admitted into the United States in 1850 as a free state?

51. True! Back $500

52. Who was the famous tejano who helped the Texans at the Battle of the Alamo? Who was the famous tejano who helped the Texans at the Battle of the Alamo?

53. Back Juan Seguín