SS4H3c.Westward Expansion

Gold was discovered in California in 1848. What was the impact/result  of the Gold Rush in California?

• Ghost towns formed
• Pioneers moved back east
• Mining towns were formed
• Native Americans got wealthy(rich)

Thomas Jefferson bought a large portion of land from France. What was the impact/result of that purchase?

• It doubled the size of the USA and led to the westward expansion of the USA
• It caused another war between Great Britain and the USA
• It caused the population to grow.

Why was Lewis and Clark hired by Thomas Jefferson after the Louisiana Purchase?

• To explore the land and find out information about the plants, animals, weather, land

• To find a water route to the Pacific Ocean

• To build relationships with American Indians

• all of the above

The route that was traveled by pioneers from Independence, Missouri to Oregon was called

• Pike's Peak

• Fort Clatsop

• Devil's Gate

• Oregon Trail

Why did a large amount of settlers choose to move to the American West in 1848 and 1849?

• the discovery of oil in California

• the opening of the San Diego naval base

• the opening of a major port in San Francisco

• the discovery of gold in California

With the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, the United States expanded ___.

• to the north

• to the south

• to the west

• to the east

Which of the following is an accurate(correct) description of the California Gold Rush?

• millions of miners struck it rich.

• Some miners found traces of gold, but merchants/store owners did get rich from selling supplies to miners at high prices.

• many miners discovered silver.

• many miners discovered oil.

Lewis and Clark hired a French trapper named Toussaint Charbonneau to act as a guide on their expedition (journey). Between 1804 and 1806, they were guided by Charbonneau and his wife. What was her name and background?

• She was Queen Alliquippa of the Seneca.
• She was Pocahontas of the Powhatan.
• She was Princess Liliuokalani of the Kānaka Maoli.
• She was Sacagawea of the Shoshone.

Which physical feature(s) was a challenge for Lewis and Clark during MOST of their expedition(journey)?

• Bears and Coyotes

• Rocky Mountains and the Missouri River

• Oceans and The Great Lakes

• Ice Caps and Snow

Who was responsible for the Louisiana Purchase; sent explorers westward; doubled the size of the United States; AND gained control of the Mississippi River for the United States of America?

• Robert LaSalle

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Monroe

• Zebulon Pike