Important People In Westward Expansion

Directions: Write a short biography about the following people (2-3 sentences) and explain their importance in Westward Expansion. 2 points each.
 

Thomas Jefferson:
- President who made Louisiana Purchase from France (1803) for 15 million dollars
- Sent Louis & Clark to explore and chart area

Louis & Clark:
- Explored Louisiana Purchase, opening the west for settlement (1804-1806)
- Gave those in the East a clear picture of what the land was like

Sacajawea:
- Native American guide for Louis & Clark
- Was used as a guide and an interpreter

James Polk:
- President who made compromise in Treaty of 1846 with England to settle border
   disputes – settled on 49th parallel for border
- Annexed Texas; President during Mexican War
Bringham Young:
- Brought Mormans to Utah
 

Samuel Houston:
- Texas general who beat Gen. Santa Anna in Mexican War
 

General Santa Anna:
- Mexican General during Mexican War
 

General Zachary Taylor:
- Led US army in first battle of Mexican War on the Rio Grande
 

James Marshall:
- Forman working at Sutter’s Mill who discovered gold leading to Gold Rush
 

49ers:
- Name for pioneers who went to California to discover gold in 1849