Westward expansion 16-17

Why did the United States want the Louisiana Territory? 

• To gain land to move west. 

• To gain the port of New Orleans 

• To get an advantage over Britain

• To get an advantage over France 

What was a frequent justification for United States actions in the 1800's? 

• Federalism 

• Republicanism 

• Manifest Destiny 

• Congress 

Which was an effect of the War of 1812? 

• Nationalism 

• Britain gained US territory 

• France stopped being a US ally 

• American sailors continued to be kidnapped

What was the name of the path that Native American tribes were forced to take by US military? 

• Great Wagon Road 

• I-85

• Trail of Tears 

• Highway to hell 

Which President was responsible for the Indian Removal Act? 

• James K. Polk 

• George Washington 

• Franklin Pierce 

• Andrew Jackson 

Which President provoked war with Mexico in order to gain territory? 

• Andrew Jackson 

• James K. Polk 

• Donald Trump 

• John F. Kennedy 

What was an effect of the Mexican-American War? 

• The US gained Texas and the southwest territory 

• Mexico maintained control of Texas 

• The United States and Mexico created a trade agreement 

• Border disputes over the Mexico / US border. 

Which of the following was NOT a cause of the War of 1812. 

• Impressment of American sailors 

• Blockade of US trade 

• Native American attacks encouraged and armed by the British

• Fighting over slavery 

Which of the following occurred first? 

• War of 1812

• Trail of Tears 

• Louisiana Purchase 

• Mexican-American War 

The Lewis and Clark expedition was a success. 

• True 

• False