Westward Expansion

In 1830, before the annexation of Texas, Texas was a part of _________.

• Canada
• Mexico
• United States

Why were many Americans moving out West?

• To be with their families 
• Better weather conditions
• Good, cheap farmland

Why did people move to California in 1849 for the gold rush?

• To strike it rich
• To sell tools 

Why did Thomas Jefferson want to buy the land around New Orleans?

• to expand the United States

• for farmers to be able to transport their goods to the French port

• to avoid war

• for farmers to be able to trade furs with the Native Americans

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

• it got smaller

• it stayed the same

• it grew a small amount

• it doubled in size

What caused the United States to acquire the Mexican Cession?

• it was part of the Louisiana Purchase

• it was part of the Annexing of Texas

• winning the Mexican War

• they bought the land from Mexico

What territory is represented by the E on the map?

• Louisiana Territory

• Oregon Territory

• Florida Acquisition

• Mexican Cession

What territory is represented by the D on the map?

• Mexican Cession

• Florida Acquisition

• Oregon Territory

• United States

What territory is represented by the C on the map?

• Texas Territory

• Florida Acquisition

• Louisiana Territory

• Mexican Cession

What territory is represented by the F on the map?

• Oregon Territory

• Mexican Cession

• Florida Acquisition

• United States