Westward Expansion

Which territory did we buy from France that doubled the size of our nation?

• Texas
• Louisiana
• Oregon
• California

Which two men are famous for their expedition of the Louisiana Purchase?

• Thomas Jefferson and James Madison
• Meriwether Lewis and James Madison
• William Clark and Thomas Jefferson
• Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

Which President paid the two famous explorers to search and map the new Louisiana territory?

• James Madison
• John Adams
• Thomas Jefferson
• George Washington

Which river did the famous explorers of the Louisiana Territory expedition start their journey?  This river stretches over 2,00 miles across our country to the Rocky Mountains.

• Mississippi River
• Missouri River
• Rio Grande River
• Hudson River

Which of the following inventions from the early 1800s made the transportation of raw materials and goods over land much faster and easier?

• Steamboat
• Steam Locomotive
• Bus
• Car

Which of the following skills would be a necessary skill for taking a long trip across unchartered land?

• Making Maps
• Navigation of land and rivers
• Knowledge of plants, animals, and medicine for survival
• All of these skills would be essential for making such a journey

After reaching the Rocky Mountains, what did the explorers of the Louisiana Territory do next?

• Continued until reaching the Pacific ocean
• Turned around and followed the same river back home
• Stayed and built a village right next to the Rocky Mountains
• Met a Native American tribe that attacked and killed them both

What is a Physical Barrier?

• A feature that makes traveling harder
• A feature that makes traveling easier
• A feature that has no affect on travel
• None of the above

Which animals were almost completely exterminated by Western settlers?

• Penguins
• Buffalo
• Cats
• Eagles

Which word means "to move to a new place"?

• Migrate
• Annex
• Languish
• Exterminate