This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Westward Expansion & Industrialization has 20 clues. Answers range from 6 to 19 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Who was the person responsible for the Indian removal act?
What was the journey that the Cherokee people took because of the Indian removal policy called?
Which battle was the most important for Texas to gain independence, it was a Francisan mission?
Who was the general and dictator of Mexico during the battles for Texas independence?
Who was the United States's president during the Mexican American War?
This term means, the belief that it is America's obvious fate to move west.
What was a popular slogan said by John K. Polk when he was ready to go to war against a territory?
This trail was the safest and most effective trail for going west. It's a very popular trail.
This compromise made it possible for people to still own slaves in Washington DC.
Who was known as the, "Great Compromiser" ?
Who's idea was it to build a railroad from Chicago to San Fransico?
Who was the Louisiana Territory purchased from?
A person who is among the first nonnative people to settle a region.
A person who wanted to end slavery.
The sudden rush of people to an area where gold has been discovered.
A group of covered wagons that follow one another closely to a destination.
Moved raw materials and goods quickly over land.
Moved people and goods quickly across rivers and canals.
Allowed communication over long distances.
The right to vote in political elections.