Manifest Destiny
Across
- 3. This religion was led by Joseph Smith and Brigham Young to the state of Utah
- 5. What country was the last to give up the Oregon territory
- 6. As a result of the Oregon Treaty, the US reached what ocean?
- 8. Florida was purchased from what country?
- 11. What state was fought over during the US Mexican war?
- 13. This president supported Manifest Destiny
- 16. Texas and this state were both properties of Mexico at one point.
- 19. This resulted in America owning California and New Mexico
- 20. This was the first trail where pioneers reached the pacific ocean
Down
- 1. This animal was hunted by mountain men because of its thick fur
- 2. This precious metal was thought to be found in California during the 1800's
- 4. This describes Americans wanting to spread democracy from ocean to ocean.
- 7. This word means "added." Texas was "added" to the US in 1845
- 9. The ______ purchase allowed explorers to reach California easily.
- 10. This is the river right below Texas
- 12. These were clogged with sediment after the Gold Rush in California.
- 14. This mountain range made it tough for people to get to California
- 15. What country threatened to take Texas back from the US?
- 17. The purchase of this land doubled the size of the US
- 18. The ________ ordinance stated that 60,000 people must live in an area for it to become a state.