Ch. 9 Social Studies

In 1792, which of the following became the first state west of the Appalachians?

• Texas
• Oregon
• Kentucky
• California

President Thomas Jefferson made this agreement, which greatly increased the size of the United States.

• Gadsden Purchase
• Louisiana Purchase
• Monroe Doctrin
• Treaty of Guadalupe

Lewis and Clark route takes you to what fort first?

• Fort Bridger
• Fort Mandan
• Fort Oregon
• Fort Spain

Which of the following forced Native Americans to move west of the Mississippi River?

• Battle of Thames
• Indian Removal Act
• Trial of Tears
• War of 1812

How were Native Americans affected by the growth of the United States?

• Many were protected by the Supreme Court
• Many were pushed off their lands by the U.S army
• Many were given the rights of U.S citizens
• Many were able to keep their lands

What trial began in Independence, Missouri?

• Cumberland Gap
• Mormon Trial
• Oregon Trail
• Wilderness Road

Who was first Tennessee governor?

• John Ross
• John Marshall
• Daniel Boone
• John Sevier

A human-made waterway that connects bodies of water

• Canal
• River
• Stream
• Peninsula 

How did railroads improve life for people in the U.S?

• Made it safer to move from place to place
• Much more reliable than horses
• Made it easier for people to travel and ship goods
• Made it more expensive for people to travel

What invention led to an increase in the number of slaves who worked on  plantations?

• McCormick's reaper
• Cotton gin
• Steel Plow
• textile mill