Lecture - Westward Expansion

Multiple Choice

Why do you think the westward expansion was significant for the development of the United States?

• It allowed for more land and resources to be used by settlers.

• It led to the creation of new states and territories.

• It helped the United States become a world power.

• It had no impact on the country.

Open Ended

How did the original thirteen colonies become part of the United States?

Multiple Choice

Which treaty ended the Revolutionary War and resulted in Britain recognizing American independence?

• Treaty of Paris 1783

• Louisiana Purchase

• Adams-Onís Treaty

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Multiple Choice

How did the Louisiana Purchase impact the size of the United States?

• It doubled the size of the U.S.

• It reduced the size of the U.S.

• It had no impact on the size of the U.S.

• It split the U.S. into two parts

Open Ended

Compare the reasons for the acquisition of Florida Territory and Texas. What were the main differences in how and why these territories were acquired?

Multiple Choice

What was the slogan of people that wanted the United States to keep the entire Oregon Territory?

• 54°40' or Fight!
• 54°30' or Leave!
• 50°40' or Fight!
• 55°50' or Concede!

Multiple Select

Which of the following territories were acquired from winning a war?

• 13 colonies and the Treaty of Paris

• Florida Territory

• Mexican Cession

• Louisiana Purchase

Fill in the Blanks

The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo resulted in the United States acquiring present-day

, Nevada, Utah, and parts of several other states.

Open Ended

What is one question you still have about the westward expansion of the United States?

Multiple Choice

What was the main reason the United States acquired the land in the Gadsden Purchase?

• To build a southern transcontinental railroad route

• To expand agricultural lands

• To gain access to gold resources

• To increase the size of Texas