Westward Expansion Review

Which physical features is the furthest west (closest to the Pacific Coastline) in the United States?

• Gulf of Mexico

• Continental Divide

• Great Plains

• Great lakes

What physical feature is circled on the map?

• Great Plains

• Great Lakes

• Continental Divide

• Rocky Mountains

Which of the following is one reason the United States and Great Britain fought during the War of 1812?

• Great Britain was trying to gain control of all trade on the Mississippi River and in the Louisiana Territory.

• The United States was trying to take over British colonies in North America.

• Great Britain was making it hard for the United States to trade with other countries.

• The United States was trying to take over British colonies in North America.

Which city is indicated by location number 3?

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• New York, NY

• Washington, DC

• Boston, MA

Who is described by the events and accomplishments listed in the graphic organizer?

• George Washington

• Andrew Jackson

• Thomas Jefferson

• Merriwether Lewis

Which major physical feature of the United States is highlighted on the map?

• the Continental Divide

• the Appalachian Mountains

• the Great Plains

• the Atlantic Coastal Plain

Why was the Louisiana Purchase geographically important to the United States?

• It lessened the United States’ control over Mexico.

• It ended British involvement in North America.

• It eased problems between settlers and American Indians.

• It led toward westward expansion for the United States.

What was the MAIN goal of Lewis and Clark’s expedition?

• They wanted to find religious freedom and build new settlements.

• They wanted to build forts and open a trading post.

• They wanted to claim the new lands and pan for gold.

• They wanted to map the new territory and study natural history.

The graph provided shows the growth in CA population from 1840-1870. What led to this growth?

• The relocation of American Indians to California.

• The discovery of gold in California.

• The battle of the Alamo in California.

• The expedition of Lewis and Clark to California.

What was the immediate outcome of the battle at The Alamo?

• The Texans won the battle.

• The Texans gained new soldiers.

• The Texans formed a new government.

• The Texans lost the battle.