Unit 7, Lesson 6: Santa Fe Trail

Unit 7a, Lesson 6: Santa Fe Trail

Multiple Choice

Define westward expansion.

• The westward expansion refers to the period in American history when the country expanded its territory towards the northern frontier.
• The westward expansion refers to the period in American history when the country expanded its territory towards the southern frontier.
• The westward expansion refers to the period in American history when the country expanded its territory towards the western frontier.
• The westward expansion refers to the period in American history when the country expanded its territory towards the eastern frontier.

Multiple Choice

Why did settlers move into New Mexico after the Santa Fe Trail became a busy trade route?

• Cultural Exchange

• Natural Resources

• Political Freedom

• Economic opportunities

Multiple Choice

What states developed from the New Mexico Territory?

• California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming

• Wyoming, Utah, Nevada

• New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming

• Texas, Colorado, Nevada, Wyoming

Multiple Choice

What did some Americans believe about acquiring New Mexico?

• It was part of the American Manifest Destiny

• It was a mistake

• It would lead to war with Mexico

• It wouldn't have any impact on the United States

Labeling

What trail is shown on the map?

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California Trail

Santa Fe Trail

Oregon Trail

Mormon Trail

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Trail impacted trade and commerce by ​

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trade between the United States and ​

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