Westward Expansion

Why did the British burn the Capitol and White House during the War of 1812?

• the president lived there

• it symbolized American independence

• in revenge for the war

• so they could live there

What song was written after the American victory at Fort McHenry?

• America the Beautiful

• You're a Grand Ole Flag

• Yankee Doodle

• The Star Spangled Banner

During the Battle of New Orleans, who led the americans to victory, leading to his election as president?

• Andrew Jackson

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Francis Scott Key

What was the most common cause of conflict between white settlers and american indians?

• money

• land

• independence

• freedom

Why were American Indians forced to leave their homelands?

• to open up land for white settlers

• to find better land

• to give them better opportunities for education and jobs

• to allow the government to sell their land to Canada

Why did General Custer and his army attack american indians?

• payback for burning the white house

• they refused to leave their homelands

• to end a war between the Cheyenne and Lakota Indians

• the indians took over their land at Little Bighorn

What do we call the forced relocation of Indians from Georgia and North Carolina to reservations?

• The Oregon Trail

• The Northwest Territory

• The Trail of Tears

• The Louisiana Purchase

What was significant about the Louisiana Purchase?

• it was the biggest real estate deal in history

• it doubled the size of the US

• it look land from the indians

• it gave americans money for war

What were Lewis and Clark assigned to do by President Jefferson? Select all that apply.

• explore the new land gained in the Louisiana Purchase

• find reservations for indians

• set up camp

• create maps

What Indian woman is credited with helping Lewis and Clark?

• Pocahontas

• Sacagawea

• Harriet Tubman

• Amirita