LCS Common Assessment 4th Grade SS Westward Expansion 4H3a - c

Front

Which of the following best explains how a system of voluntary exchange led to the creation of mining towns during the Gold Rush?

Back

Sellers were able to set their own prices in gold for their goods.

Front

Which president purchased the Louisiana Territory?

Back

Thomas Jefferson

Front

Who did Thomas Jefferson pick to explore the Louisiana Territory?

Back

Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

Front

What Native American helped guide the Lewis and Clark expedition?

Back

Sacagawea

Front

Who won the Battle of the Alamo?

Back

Mexico

Front

What was the name of the route that took people from the Midwest to the Pacific Northwest?

Back

The Oregon Trail

Front

Why did people rush to California in 1848?

Back

To mine for gold

Front

Which of the following was NOT an effect of the Gold Rush?

Back

The value of gold fell sharply due to the increased supply.

Front

In 1838, U.S. troops began forcing thousands of Cherokee Indians west to Oklahoma from their homeland in north Georgia. The journey saw 4,000 Cherokees die in the terrible conditions. What was this event called?

Back

The Trail of Tears

Front

In which battle, also known as "Custer's Last Stand", did the American Indians defeat Col. Custer and his men?

Back

The Battle of Little Bighorn