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Westward Expansion

Authored by Meghan Palmisano

Social Studies

3rd - 5th Grade

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Westward Expansion
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How did Daniel Boone help western expansion?

He created the Wilderness Road through the Appalachian Mountains.

He developed a path through the Rocky Mountains.

He created a better wagon for travelers to use on rough trail.s

He created easier ways to travel in the winter.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What was one reason Lewis and Clark were sent on their expedition?

to find a waterway between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mississippi River

to make contact with Native Americans in the Florida Territory

to examine the geography and natural resources of the Louisiana Territory

to explore the Spanish Territory along the Rio Grande

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What was one of the most important results of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

It expanded trade with Russia

It strengthened the fur trade.

It enhanced trade along the Mississippi River

It increased military forts in the Rocky Mountains.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Zebulon Pike is best known for his exploration of what region?

The Appalachian Mountains

The Northeast

The Ohio River

The Southwest

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What do Daniel Boone, Lewis and Clark, and Zebulon Pike have in common?

They all explored western lands that later became a part of the United States.

They all served as military officers in wars against the Native Americans.

They all established permanent settlements along the west coast.

They all explored land in Mexico that was later purchased by the United States.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

During the early 1800s, a person heading West on the Oregon Trail was most likely traveling in a...

steam engine train

wagon train

steamboat

automobile

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

One of the pioneer hardships faced was _______, of their transportation method.

great weather

lots of food

friendly Native Americans

broken axels

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