
Westward Expansion Common Assessment
Authored by Elizabeth Bareswilt
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6th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is the BEST definition of Manifest Destiny?
The U.S. right to conquer land out west all the way to the Pacific Ocean.
Freedom is only available to those born on U.S. soil.
We should open America's borders
We should close America's borders
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following was NOT a goal of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
Discover a water route to the Pacific Ocean
Explore and map the Louisiana Territory
Spy on French forts in the Louisiana Territory
Make scientific observations about plants and animals
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following WAS achieved by Lewis and Clark?
They set up plantations for growing cash crops
They made new trails for pioneers to follow out west
They explored the west and brought back reports on lands and animals
They removed the Spanish from California
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following pushed Jefferson to buy Louisiana Purchase?
He didn't want to fight the British for it
He didn't want the British to get the land
It was full of gold
He wanted to control the port of New Orleans for trade
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
All of the following are reasons why Texas wanted independence from Mexico EXCEPT -
The Mexican government wanted them to follow their laws
The Mexican government wanted them to follow their religion
The Mexican government wanted their slaves for themselves
The Mexican government wanted them to become citizens of Mexico
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following was a result of the Mexican-American War?
U.S. gained more land
Southern California will now be controlled by Mexico
Texas broke away from the U.S.
Mexico gained more land
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the land called that the U.S. won in the Mexican-American War?
Gadsden Purchase
Texas
Bear Flag Republic
Mexican-Cession
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