Name Date

Exploring the WestI!mTt:rlm Study the map. Read each statement. Choose the right name fromthe box, and write .iton the line provided on the map.

MEXICO(Spain)

EI Paso

United States (states and territories)

Louisiana Purchase (bought by theUnited States in 1803)

Wilderness Road

o I was one of the best-known pioneers toeross the Appalachians to reach Kentucky. I John Sevier

I was the first governor of Tennessee. I Zebulon Pike

e I sold this huge area to the United States I Daniel Boonefor $15 million.

Meriwether Lewiso I spent the winter of 1805here with theI Napoleon BonaparteCorps of Discovery.t:

::l0t'<U o This tall mountain peak is named for me.I@

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Date _

~m Below is a fictional letter from a member of the Corps ofDiscovery to a friend back home. Use the words and phrases in the box tocomplete the letter.

Rocky MountainsSacagaweaPacific OceanFort Mandan

Meriwether LewisThomas JeffersonWilliam Clark

Missouri RiverSt. Louishorses

Dear Elizabeth,Wonderful news! We have begun our journey home, and we hope

to return to before autumn.After we left there, we spent the winter of 1804-1805 along

the . We built a camp and named

it . In this same place, we met aShoshone Indian woman who helped us greatly. Her name was

__________ , and she guided us safely through the lands

of her people. She helped us buy ,which

we used to cross the . Then we built boatsand rowed down several rivers, including the Columbia River. In

November 1805,we finally reached the _Our expedition succeeded because of our skilled leaders,

__________ and . . They mademaps of our journey and also collected seeds, plants, and animals to

show President . I know he will be glad that hepersuaded Congress to pay for our trip.

I am eager to see you and hear your news.Yours truly,John

84 • Homework and Practice Book Use after reading Chapter 9, Lesson 1, pages 354-360.

Name _

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Date _

Expanding Borders.~ Look at the time line. Match each description below with thecorrect dot on the time line. Write the correct number of the event in the spaceprovided.

Francis Scott Keywatches thebombing ofFort McHenry

The UnitedStates Navywins the Battleof Lake Erie

o The United States declares war on Britain

e The Monroe Doctrine is announced

e The United States and Britain sign a peace treaty

o British troops capture Washington, D.C., and burnthe White House

o American troops win the Battle of the Thames;Chief Tecumseh is killed

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Tecumseh

Use after reading Chapter 9, Lesson 2, pages 364-369.

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From Ocean ta Ocean~ Study the map and map key. Answer the questions.

NO...... Mormon Trail

- .. Old Spanish Trail

• Fort

" I - Present-day borde.:JI ~%0r - ) ==t'

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TX

o What was the name of the trail that ended in present-day Utah?

e Many people took the Oregon Trail west. In what city did this trail begin?

e What was the name of the trail that connected Port Hall and Sacramento?

~ 0 Which present-day states did the Old Spanish Trail pass through?t'<UI@

'" How many forts can you find on the map? Why do you think they are locatedalong rivers?

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Name __ Date __

~ Read each question, and write your answer in the space provided.

o What were the groups of covered wagons called?

{) About how long did it take to travel to the Oregon Territory?

e Why did people walk most of the way on their journey?

o What was manifest destiny?

(1) Which river did the United States claim was the border between Texas and.Mexico?Which river did Mexico claim was the border?

88 • Homework and Practice Book Use after reading Chapter 9, Lesson 3, pages 372-379.

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