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Discover “The Price is Right”: An Interactive History Game on the Gadsden Purchase

Welcome to “The Price is Right,” an engaging history learning game that tests your knowledge on pivotal historical events, specifically the Gadsden Purchase. Explore crucial themes like Manifest Destiny through quiz questions that delve into the purchase's motivations, key figures, and treaty details. Challenge yourself and others in a fun, interactive format that enhances your understanding of American history while providing insight into significant territorial expansions. Get ready to learn and have fun!

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Discover “The Price is Right”: An Interactive History Game on the Gadsden Purchase

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  1. The NEW version! History Week!

  2. Introduction • Welcome to a new history learning game called “The Price is Right.” This is a fun an interactive way to learn and test your knowledge regarding important history facts, pertaining to the: Gadsden Purchase David Schildkraut 10-1

  3. Manifest Destiny Reasons to Purchase People of the Purchase Details of the Deal Categories • Manifest Destiny

  4. Question 1 Question 2 Manifest Destiny Category Questions:

  5. Which of these would not be a likely effect of a southern transcontinental railroad? Manifest Destiny Question 1 • A. Birth/Growth of towns in the Southwest • B.Increased trade between the East and West coasts • C. More surveying of the SW United States • D. Increased number of Native American settlements in the area

  6. What was one intended advantage of having a transcontinental railroad in the south? Manifest Destiny Question 2 • B.Mexican immigrants could get to the East Coast • A. Slave trade to CA • C. Faster travel from coast to coast • D. Gadsden could get to Mexico to work out the Gadsden Purchase faster

  7. Question 1 Question 2 Question 3 Question 4 Question 5 Reasons to Purchase Category Questions

  8. Which of these was not one of the original reasons for the Gadsden Purchase? Reasons to Purchase Question 1 • B.Railroad • A. Transfer gold from California to the East Coast • C. Financial obligations • D. Settle monetary claims

  9. Which of these battles led directly to the Gadsden Purchase occurring? Reasons to Purchase Question 2 • B.Battle of New Orleans • A. Battle of the Alamo • C. Battle of San Jacinto • D. None of the above

  10. Which valley was a location of conflict which prompted the US President to send Gadsden to negotiate? Reasons to Purchase Question 3 • B.San Pedro River Valley • A. Mesilla Valley • C. San Bernardino Valley • D. Rio Valley

  11. Which treaty was behind some of the conflict that led to the Gadsden Purchase? Reasons to Purchase Question 4 • B.Webster-Ashburton Treaty • A. Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo • C. Adams-Onis Treaty • D. Transcontinental Treaty

  12. Why was the Gadsden Purchase so critical with regards to the southern transcontinental railroad? Reasons to Purchase Question 5 • A. Mexican territory was only viable building location • B. People gave funds to help the railroad get built • C. Engineers were paranoid to try out new technology • D. Purchase opened up a new rail route that no one thought of

  13. Question 1 Question 2 Question 3 Question 4 Question 5 People of the Purchase Category Questions

  14. The Gadsden Purchase helped resolve monetary claims from a project named after _____? People of the Purchase Question 1 • B.Gary • A. Garay • C. Gadsden • D. Greg

  15. Who was the President of the United States at the time of the Gadsden Purchase? People of the Purchase Question 2 • B.Buchanan • A. Taylor • C. Pierce • D. Fillmore

  16. Gadsden’s position in the United States government was________ to Mexico. People of the Purchase Question 3 • B.Minister • A. No position • C. Ambassador • D. Consul

  17. Who was the agent for U.S. investors in the Garay project, who tried to intervene with instructions to Gadsden? People of the Purchase Question 4 • B. Sec. of State William Marcy • A. He talked personally to Gadsden • C. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Nelson • D. Christopher Ward

  18. Which Mexican President was involved in the Gadsden Purchase? People of the Purchase Question 5 • B.Antonio de Santa Anna • A. Guadalupe Hidalgo • C. Felipe Calderon • D. Benito Juarez

  19. Question 1 Question 2 Question 3 Question 4 Question 5 Details of the Deal Category Questions

  20. How much did the land obtained in the Gadsden Purchase cost? Details of the Deal Question 1 • B. $10,000,000 • A. $1,000,000 • C. $15,000,000 • D. $20,000,000

  21. Which of the two present-day states gained land from the Gadsden Purchase? Details of the Deal Question 2 • A. AZ & NM • B. HI & ME • C. TX & NM • D. CA & AZ

  22. About how many square miles was the Gadsden Purchase? Details of the Deal Question 3 • B. 29,670 mi2 • A. 25,000 mi2 • C. 30,000 mi2 • D. $45,000 mi2

  23. When was the Gadsden Purchase originally signed? Details of the Deal Question 4 • A. September 25, 1853 • B. December 30, 1853 • C. April 25, 1854 • D. September 25, 1854

  24. When was the revised treaty of the purchase signed by Santa Anna? Details of the Deal Question 5 • A. December 30, 1853 • B. April 25, 1854 • C. June 8, 1854 • D. September 25, 1854

  25. Correct Answer Great Job! • Correct Answer  Manifest Destiny Reasons to Purchase People of the Purchase Details of the Deal

  26. Incorrect Answer Sorry! • Incorrect Answer  Manifest Destiny Reasons to Purchase People of the Purchase Details of the Deal

  27. Thanks for playing and learning! The NEW version! History Week! David Schildkraut 10-1 Sept. 2013

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