USII.4a Westward Expansion Test Review

After the Gold Rush of 1849, people dreamed of a faster, cheaper, and safer way to travel west. What new technology of the 1800's made this dream a reality?

• Pony Express
• Stagecoach
• Transcontinental Railroad
• Wagon Trains

What most likely attracted the people in this picture to this place?

• The promise of jobs
• Free land offered by the Homestead Act of 1862
• Freedom from Indian attacks
• Freedom from slavery

Reasons for Westward Expansion
1. Obtain wealth by mining for gold and silver
2. New beginnings for former slaves.
3. ?
Olivia made this flier to illustrate her understanding of the opportunities available to Americans during the period of westward expansion. What could Olivia add for number 3?

• Free unlimited train travel
• No rules or laws to obey
• Guarantee of fertile farming land and 100 head of cattle to every person who makes the trip
• Opportunities for land ownership

-Opportunities to own land
-New opportunities for former slaves
-Advances in technology, including the Transcontinental Railroad
-Provided new adventures
What would be the best title for the graphic?

• Reasons for the transatlantic railroad
• Reasons for westward expansion
• Reasons for the Civil War
• Reasons for buying the Louisiana Territory

He opposed American westward expansion and defeated the American army at the Battle of Little Bighorn.

• Sitting Bull
• Chief Joseph
• Geronimo
• Custer

He was forced into relocating from his traditional land to live on a reservation. 

• Sitting Bull
• Chief Joseph
• Geronimo
• Custer

He led a series of raids against Mexican and American forces.

• Sitting Bull
• Chief Joseph
• Geronimo
• Custer

Which Native American leader was most famous for stating, "From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever"?

• Chief Joseph
• Wounded Knee
• Sitting Bull
• Geronimo

The United States relocation policy resulted in American Indians being--

• sent to live in foreign nations
• taught to become factory workers
• ordered to leave traditional lands
• forced to trade with foreign nations

"Hear me, my chiefs; my heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more, forever."
                        Chief Joseph; 1877
What is the best explanation for Chief Joseph making this statement?

• His fight for his people's land was unsuccessful.
• He knew he was dying.
• He could no longer hunt with his people.
• He was giving up his position as chief.