Westward Expansion

Westward Expansion

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History

4th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What did Daniel Boone create after crossing the Appalachian Mountains?

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the first US settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Zebulon Pike's expedition was important for what reason?

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he located and explored the upper parts of the Mississippi River

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the main goal of the Lewis & Clark expedition?

  • bring back Native Americans that lived in this territory
  • prevent Spain from claiming all the land
  • find gold and riches
  • explore the land acquired by the Louisiana Purchase

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explore the land acquired by the Louisiana Purchase

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What was something Lewis & Clark had in common with Zebulon Pike?

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helped the US expand their borders and territories

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happened to the size of the United States because of the Louisiana Purchase?

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it doubled in size

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Why did Thomas Jefferson want to buy the land around New Orleans?

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For farmers to be able to transport their goods to the French port.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What caused the United States to acquire the Mexican Cession? Options: it was part of the Louisiana Purchase, it was part of the Annexing of Texas, winning the Mexican War, they bought the land from Mexico

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winning the Mexican War

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