Westward Expansion Review

What area of the United States was acquired by Thomas Jefferson?

• Gadsen Purchase

• Original 13 Colonies

• Oregon Country

• Louisiana Purchase

What was the objective of Louis and Clark's expedition into the Louisiana Territory?

• To explore unknown land

• To find a route West

• To establish trade with Native Americans

• All of the above

What happened to the size of the United States after the Louisiana Purchase?

• It was cut in half

• It was doubled

• It nearly failed

• It did not change

How did Sacagawea help Lewis and Clark on their journey?

• She was a guide and interpreter for them

• She paid the Corps of Discovery to explore the unknown land

• She studied and sketched the plants and animals that they saw

• She created detailed maps of their travels

Which of the following statements best describes the concept of Manifest Destiny?

• slavery was destined to be permitted in all of the states of the United States

• the United States had the right to expand it's territory all the way to the Pacific Ocean

• Slavery would be permitted in every new state in the United States

• Voters in individual states had the right to decide for themselves whether or not to permit slavery

From what country did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory?

• England

• Spain

• France

• Mexico

What happened to the Texan forces at the Alamo?

• They declared Texas independent

• They negotiated a truce

• They were defeated

• They won a major victory

What is a term used to describe a group of states or nations that are ruled by one government or that agree to work together?

• immigrant

• compromise

• union

• manifest destiny

When the War of 1812 began what two countries were already at war?

• Greece and Spain

• Magnolia and Greece

• Egypt and France

• England and France

What was an effect of the War of 1812?

• Americans felt a surge of national pride

• Britain paid the United States $3 million to apologize

• Land was set aside for Native Americans in the Northwest Territory

• War broke out with Spain