Westward Expansion Review

Which of the following helped settlers as they traveled west. (Select all that apply.)

• mountains

• rivers

• the great plains

• deserts

The belief that United States citizens had the right and duty to go westward to seek job opportunities and claim land in the west is called __________________.

• The Great Expansion

• Manifest Destiny

• Oregon Fever

• The Monroe Doctrine

What did the westward expansion offer for former slaves?

• food
• wealth
• land
• a new beginning and freedom

Which President is remembered for purchasing a large amount of land from France that doubled the size of our nation?

• Madison

• Adams

• Jefferson

• Washington

When President Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory, how did that change our country?

• More people to feed
• Doubled the size of our country
• Started a war
• Got Jefferson fired.

How did the Lewis and Clark expedition help further pioneers? 

• They brought back gold, silver, and many spices
• They brought back maps showing the major rivers, mountains, and important passes through the Rocky Mountains.
• They made maps of Texas and New Mexico. 
•  They told many stories of buffalo and Native Americans

Which of the following was NOT an obstacle that pioneers faced as they migrated west?

• bad weather

• mountains, deserts, bad weather

• lack of supplies

• rivers

Which of the following was considered a barrier for settlers as they traveled west. (Select all that apply.)

• mountains

• rivers

• the great plains

• deserts

Which river helped Lewis and Clark in their exploration of the west?

• the Chattahoochee River

• the Missouri River

• the Flint River

• the Ocmulgee River

What did Thomas Jefferson hope that Lewis and Clark would find?

• gold

• a passage to the Pacific Ocean

• slaves

• new lands