Westward Expansion

Multiple Choice

Which of these would be the best title for the illustration above?

• Divine Nature
• Survival of the Fittest
• Universal Expansion
• Manifest Destiny

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Which events were causes of the American Revolution?

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Multiple Choice

Which section is the land acquired in the Treaty of Paris after the Revolutionary War?

• A

• B

• C

• H

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The Louisiana Purchase was an important transaction for President ​

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. Purchased from France in ​

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, this territory doubled the size of the United States overnight. This newly purchased land however, was unknown to the new country. An expedition was sent out to discover what was included in this new territory and to specifically look for a

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to the Pacific Ocean. A new waterway for trade and increased positive relationships with the ​

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would greatly benefit the United States not only economically but politically as well.

Multiple Choice

Adams-Onis Treaty gaines the _______ territory from Spain

• Oregon

• Florida

• Texas

• Mexico

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Which area was annexed in 1845?

Multiple Choice

James K. Polk’s presidential slogan regarding the Oregon Territory is shown above. What actually happened

with this land?

• The U.S. split the Oregon Territory with Great Britain at the 49-40th parallel.

• The U.S. offered to purchase the Oregon Territory from Great Britain for $15 million.

• The U.S. fought against Great Britain and lost, therefore losing all claims to the Oregon Territory.

Multiple Choice

What was the outcome of the Oregon Dispute as outlined in the 1846 treaty?

• The territory was given entirely to Great Britain

• The territory was split at the 49th Parallel

• The territory was annexed by the United States

• The territory was returned to Mexico

Multiple Choice

What were some of the challenges faced by travelers on the Oregon Trail?

• Harsh weather conditions

• Friendly Native Americans

• Short travel time

Multiple Choice

What was the reason for the Mexican Cession in 1848?

• Mexico voluntarily gave the land

• Mexico was forced to cede the land

• The land was purchased

• The land was a gift from the U.S.

Multiple Choice

What event did President Polk use to convince Congress to declare war?

• The stationing of troops

• The entry of U.S. troops into disputed territory

• The signing of a treaty

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What was the significance of the Mormon Trail in the westward movement of the Mormons?

• It was a route to escape persecution

• It was a trade route

• It was a military route

• It was a route for settlers to find gold

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What event occurred in 1848 causing thousands of individuals to migrate (move) to California?

Multiple Choice

What challenges did Chinese immigrants face during the California Gold Rush?

• Intense prejudice

• Lack of jobs

• Cultural acceptance

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What was the reason for the Gadsden Purchase in 1853?

• To acquire land for agriculture

• To build a transcontinental railroad

• To expand military bases

• To establish new states