Westward Expansion Test

Where did Thomas Jefferson send his diplomats to purchase the Louisiana Territory?

• New Orleans

• France

• Ohio River Valley

• Canada

Why did Thomas Jefferson want to purchase the Louisiana Territory?

• To expand the United States and make it twice as big.

• To make America great again.

• To become rulers of the seas.

• To gain independence for Canada.

Where did Lewis and Clark's expedition begin?

• Kansas City, Missouri

• Independence, Missouri

• St. Joseph, Missouri

• St. Louis, Missouri

Who was the Native American who traveled with Lewis and Clark on their expedition?

• Chief Joseph

• Sitting Bull

• Sacagewea

• Pocahontas

When did Lewis and Clark's expedition begin and end?

• June 18, 1812 to September 13, 1814

• April 21, 1836 to August 4, 1836

• April 30, 1803 to April 29, 1804

• May 14, 1804 to September 23, 1806

Who were the people mainly involved in the War of 1812?

• The British and the Americans

• The Mexicans and the Texans

• The French and the Spanish

• The Americans and the Indians

What was the main cause of the War of 1812?

• They were fighting to make America great again.

• They were fighting for Texas independence.

• They were fighting to become the rulers of the seas.

• They were fighting to close forts on the Bozeman Trail.

When did the War of 1812 begin and end?

• June 18, 1812 to September 13, 1814

• April 21, 1836 to August 4, 1836

• April 30, 1803 to April 29, 1804

• May 14, 1804 to September 23, 1806

At which TWO places did the Mexicans killed every single Texan?

• San Jacinto

• The Alamo

• Fort McHenry

• Fort Goliad

Where was the Mexican leader, Santa Anna, captured before he gave up Texas in exchange for his life?

• San Jacinto

• The Alamo

• Fort McHenry

• Fort Goliad