Intro to Westward Expansion

What years did the most expansion take place?

• 1801-1861
• 1865-1900
• 1776-1783
• none of the above

How did the United States get the territory of Florida?

• Traded with Canada
• Spain gave it to us in a treaty
• Took it in a war
• Bought it from France

Who did President Thomas Jefferson send to explore the land of the Louisiana Purchase?

• Washington and Adams
• Madison and Monroe
• Lewis and Clark
• John Smith and John Rolfe

How did the United States add Texas to the country?

• Texas was and Independent Republic
• Had a war with Mexico
• It came in the deal for California
• Shared with the British

What territory did the United States share with the British?

• Florida
• California
• Texas
• Oregon

When President Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory, how did that change our country?

• More people to feed
• Doubled the size of our country
• Started a war
• Got Jefferson fired.

How did the United States acquire California?

• War with France
• War with Mexico
• War with Great Britain
  War with England
• War with Texas

Which President made the Louisiana Purchase?

• Madison
• Adams
• Jefferson
• Monroe