Westward Expansion

Which Territory was purchased by Thomas Jefferson and doubled the size of the United States overnight?

• Florida

• Louisiana

• Oregon

• Virginia

Which of the following was NOT a factor that led to Westward Expansion?

• Discovery of Gold

• Timberland

• Cheap Land

• Discovery of Salt Mines

Which of the following was an economic factor that led to Westward Expansion?

• Discovery of Gold

• Rivers

• Canals

• Overland Trails

Which territory was added after gaining its independence from Mexico and becoming a republic?

• Arkansas

• Texas

• California

• Oregon

Which territory was once shared with Great Britain and includes present-day Montana, Washington, and Idaho?

• Texas

• Florida

• Oregon

• New England

Which territory was won after fighting along the Rio Grande River led to a war with Mexico?

• Texas

• Oregon

• California

• Florida

Settlers who moved west during the 1800s were also known as

• colonists

• pioneers

• miners

• trailers

The overland trail that began in Missouri and ended in New Mexico was called the

• New Mexico Trail

• Oregon Trail

• Steamboat Trail

• Sante Fe Trail

The overland trail that began in Missouri and ended in Oregon was called the

• New Mexico Trail

• Oregon Trail

• Steamboat Trail

• Sante Fe Trail

A manmade waterway is called a

• canal

• steamboat

• river

• overland trail