Unit 7: Westward Expansion of the United States

Between what years did the U.S. undergo a major territorial expansion?

• 1851-1861
• 1803-1853
• 1701-1751
• 1751-1801

Complete the analogy.
Texas is to Mexico as  _________ is  to Spain.

• Oregon
• California
• Florida
• Mexico

Which territory was an independent republic before joining the U.S. as the 28th state?

• California
• Florida
• Oregon
• Texas

This territory was divided between the U.S. and Great Britain at the 49th parallel.

• California
• Oregon
• Louisiana
• Florida

This territory was added to the U.S. as a result of a war with Mexico.

• California & the Southwest
• Florida
• Texas
• Oregon

Which lists the territorial acquisitions by the U.S. in the correct order?

• Louisiana, Texas, Florida, California
• Florida, Texas, Oregon, California
• Louisiana, Florida, Oregon, Texas
• Florida, Oregon, California, Texas

The area circled in purple on the map was added to the U.S. in ______.

• 1846
• 1848
• 1776
• 1845

Which of these is NOT a factor that influenced the westward movement in the United States?

• Availability of cheap, fertile land
• Population growth in the eastern states
• Knowledge of the overland trails
• Gold found in Oregon and Texas

Which aspect of Westward Expansion is NOT shown in this painting?

• Technological advancements

• Farming was decreasing in popularity

• Native Americans and animals were displaced by migration

• Christianity and education were spreading west

This northwest trail was traveled by thousands of pioneers in the mid-1800s looking for greater opportunities in the West.

• Santa Fe Trail
• Oregon Trail
• California Trail
• Louisiana Trail