Westward Expansion

Front

What did Daniel Boone create after crossing the Appalachian Mountains?

Back

the first US settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains

Front

Zebulon Pike's expedition was important for what reason?

Back

he located and explored the upper parts of the Mississippi River

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

Back

explore the land acquired by the Louisiana Purchase

Front

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

Back

helped the US expand their borders and territories

Front

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

Back

it doubled in size

Front

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

Back

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

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

Back

winning the Mexican War

Front

What territory is represented by the E on the map?
Options:

Louisiana Territory

,

Oregon Territory

,

Florida Acquisition

,

Mexican Cession

Back

Oregon Territory

Front

What territory is represented by the D on the map?

Back

Mexican Cession

Front

What territory is represented by the C on the map? Options: Texas Territory, Florida Acquisition, Louisiana Territory, Mexican Cession

Back

Texas Territory