Westward Expansion Review

The belief that the U.S. was meant to control land from the Atlantic to the Pacific is known as:

• the Monroe Doctrine
• The Louisiana Purchase
• Manifest Destiny
• The Jackson Action

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CCSS.RL.8.9

Lewis and Clark were sent by President Jefferson to:

• invade Mexico
• stop British attacks on U.S. ships
• explore Louisiana
• buy Louisiana

The Monroe Doctrine says that:

• All Native Americans must live west of the Mississippi River
• The U.S. would not accept new colonies in the Western Hemisphere
• New roads and bridges will be constructed throughout the west
• All Americans deserve healthcare

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CCSS.RL.8.3

Which is the only state to have once been an independent country?

• Texas
• Colorado
• Oregon
• Arizona

Oregon became part of the United States as a result of:

• the Mexican War
• a purchase from France
• the Texan War for Independence
• a treaty with Britain

Florida became part of the United States as a result of:

• a purchase from Spain
• the Mexican War
• annexation
• the Revolutionary War

Why were many Americans moving out West?

• To be with their families 
• Better weather conditions
• Good, cheap farmland

Why did people move to California in 1849 for the gold rush?

• To strike it rich
• To sell tools 

Where does the Oregon Trail end?

• Independence, Missouri
• Oregon City, Oregon
• Rocky Mountains

What is #1 on the map?

• Original 13 Colonies

• Louisiana Purchase

• Texas Annexation

• Treaty of Paris 1783