Important People Quiz

Westward Expansion Unit
 
 

Directions: Match the important person with why they were important by putting the letter by the person’s name.
 

___ Thomas Jefferson A. Said “Remember the Alamo”

___ Louis & Clark B. People who rushed to California for gold

___ Sacajawea C. Made Louisiana Purchase in 1803

___ James Polk D. Discovered gold at Sutter’s Mill

___ Bringham Young E. Mexian general during Mexican War

___ Samuel Houston F. Explored the Louisiana Purchase

___ General Santa Anna G. Made 49th parallel compromise

___ General Zachary Taylor H. Brought the Morman’s to Utah

___ James Marshall I. Guide and interpreter to Louis & Clark

___ 49ers J. Had US army posted on Rio Grande