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Territorial Expansion

Authored by Melissa Schick

History

11th Grade

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Territorial Expansion
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following presidents purchased Louisiana?

Washington
Adams
Jefferson
Jackson

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The purchase of Louisiana

was a costly mistake
was opposed by western farmers
doubled the size of the United States
led to war with Great Britain 

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How did the U.S. acquire Oregon? 

treaty with the British
war with England
purchased from the British
war with Mexico

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory?

1803
1819
1845

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

During which time period did most territorial expansion of the United States take place?

Early 1700s
Early 1800s
Late 1700s

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Where was most of the territory the United States acquired during the era of Westward Expansion?

West of the Appalachian Mountains and east of the Mississippi River
West of the Mississippi River
Along the Canadian border with the United States

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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Which of the following contributed to the westward expansion of the United States?

European warships attacked the eastern seaboard, forcing citizens to move westward for safety.
Most of the land east of the Mississippi River was not suitable for farming.
Many Americans felt it was their right and duty to move westward.
The standard of living on the Pacific Coast was very high, so many people wanted to move there.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

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