Westward Expansion Test Review

What regions did the Erie canal and National Road connect?

• The Atlantic Ocean and the Midwest

• Pacific Ocean and the East Coast

• Maine anf Florida

• The United States and Europe

Which president passed the Indian Removal Act?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• James Madison

• Andrew Jackson

Which of the following statements about the Lewis and Clark Expedition is UNTRUE.

• They used river systems to travel

• They took the most direct route possible

• They reached the pacific ocean at the end of their journey

• They traveled across the Louisiana Territory

What significant port was acquired as a result of the Louisiana Purchase?

• Port of Michigan

• Port of New Orleans

• Port of Tampa

• Port of Mississippi

Which of the following was NOT a result of the Louisiana Purchase?

• The U.S. acquired Florida

• The U.S. acquired the Port of New Orleans

• The U.S. doubled in size.

• 15 new states were eventually formed within the territoy

What was the MAIN purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?

• gain control of the Mexican Territory

• Establish control of Canada

• Limit the influence of Europe in the Americas

• Begin another war with Great Britain

What is Manifest Destiny?

• The idea that the United States and Great Britain should form a new relationship.

• The document that ended the War of 1812.

• The belief that the United States was meant to take control of the entire continent of North America

• The idea that the Native Americans were entitled to keep their lands

Why did abolitionists oppose Westward Expansion?

• they wanted to limit the power of the national government

• they were concerned about the rights of Native Americans

• They feared the admission of new slave states

• They supported the foreign nations that controlled the territories in the west

Which geographical consideration had the greatest influence on President Thomas Jefferson’s decision to purchase the Louisiana Territory in 1803?

• Large gold reserves were located in the territory.

• The size of the territory would create a barrier to French influence.

• The Rocky Mountain region was an outlet for future population growth.

• Full control of the port of New Orleans on the Mississippi River would be established.

An executive order is:

• a rule or demand issues by the president

• the use of a mediator to settle an argument

• a war/battle between two countries

• a veto of a bill presented by Congress