Westward Expansion/Review

Which President of the United States signed the Indian Removal Act, and supported western expansion?

• John Ross

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

What was it called when the Cherokee were forced to leave their homeland by soldiers, and at least 4,000 died due to harsh weather?

• Jackson's Journey

• March to the Sea

• Trail of Tears

Which territorial acquisition doubled the size of the United States in 1803?

• Alamo Victory

• Mexican Cession

• Louisiana Purchase

• Texas Annexation

What was the name of the Indian woman who served as the guide and translator for Lewis and Clark?

• Sacajawea

• Running Bear

• Pocahontas

• Little Feather

What early 19th century idea is being illustrated in the painting?

• Trail of Tears

• Manifest Destiny

• Anti federalism

• Great Awakening

Chief Justice John Marshall strengthened the role of the U.S Supreme Court by establishing the court as

• a separate branch of National government

• the most powerful branch of national government

• an equal branch of national government

• the least powerful branch of national government

Select the common views held by Federalists during the Constitutional Era

• Government should promote economic development

• Promoted a free market economic system

• Supporters favored a strong national government

• Favored the creation of a Bill of Rights

Which part of Congress has representation based upon a state's population?

• Senate

• Military Provost

• House of Representatives

• Supreme Court

Why did the British government prohibit settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains after the French and Indian War?

• The British wanted to control everything the colonists did, thus created this boundary out of spite

• The British agreed to allow the Indians have the land in a settlement treaty

• The British needed men to continue fighting the French in Europe

• It was going to cost too much to protect it

A strong belief in private ownership of private property and free enterprise characterized

• colonial life

• Native American life

• Spanish Conquistadors

• Puritans