Westward Expansion

Which of the following explains the reasoning behind the desire for the United States to gain ownership over Mississippi River area?

• The river was technically in the United States territory and therefore we wanted to remove all foreign nations from North America.

• The port was used by Spain to gain entry into America and this was not acceptable for national security.

• The port and river were essential to trade in North America. If the U.S. could gain ownership of this waterway they could have control over who used it for economic gains and would no longer have to ask permission from foreign nations.

• The United States did not want the Native Americans to have control over this region.

Lewis and Clark had many goals that Jefferson gave them to accomplish as they traveled west. Which of the following was NOT accomplished by Lewis and Clark?

• Making peace with the Native Americans.

• Gaining access to the Pacific Ocean.

• Locating the Northwest Passage.

• Scientific exploration by map making and journaling.

The time after the War of 1812 where many people felt a great sense of pride in the country is sometimes called _______________________.

• The Age of Jackson

• The Age of Monroe

• The Era of Good Feelings

• The Era of Great Times

Lewis and Clark sailed along the _________________ River while exploring the west.

• Missouri

• Pawcatuck

• Nile

• Mississippi

Which president was responsible for the Louisiana Purchase?

• Madison

• Monroe

• Jackson

• Jefferson

Andrew Jackson was nicknamed .....

• Bully

• Old Hickory

• Brat

• Old Dog

The trail that many settlers traveled as they traveled to the west coast was called

• The Trail of Tears

• The Oregon Trail

• The Yellow Brick Road

• The Wilderness Road

Who led many settlers into Texas in 1821.

• Andrew Jackson

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• James Monroe

The treaty of Ghent end which conflict?

• War of 1812

• Indian Removal

• Trail of Tears

• French War

What is a sense of pride in one’s own country.

• NATIONALISM

• DICTATOR

• TERRITORY

• MANIFEST DESTINY