
Unit 7: Westward Expansion
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The historical era referred to as westward expansion is most characterized by —
fighting of a civil war
growing urbanization
changing settlement patterns
increasing need for social reform
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During which time period did most territorial expansion of the United States take place?
Early 1700s
Late 1700s
Early 1800s
Early 1900s
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In what year did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory?
1607
1803
1783
1776
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of these is required of a U.S. territory in order for it to become a U.S. state?
Election of a state governor
A population of 60,000 people
An established form of currency
Appointment of the first postmaster
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 provide for the orderly expansion of the United States?
It provided a review process for laws in new territories and states
It provided policies for acquiring territory from American Indian tribes.
It provided procedures for establishing territories and creating states.
It provided the president with the power to sign treaties with foreign powers to buy additional territory.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did many Americans act on their belief that the United States in the nineteenth century had a manifest destiny?
Many settlers moved west to start a new life.
Many farmers switched from food crops to cash crops.
Many businesses expanded and added new employees.
Many women demanded equality and the right to vote.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did President Polk's placement of soldiers along the Rio Grande contribute to the outbreak of war with Mexico?
Generals of the U.S. Army desired a war to test new weapons
U.S. soldiers patrolled a disputed region that Mexico considered its own territory.
The Mexican army desired to show it was superior to the military strength of the United States.
Texas residents encouraged U.S. soldiers to conduct cross-border raids against Mexican outposts
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