The Young Republic

In 1792, which of the following became the first state west of the Appalachians? (The picture is a clue!)

• Texas

• Oregon

• Kentucky

• California

President Thomas Jefferson made this agreement, which greatly increased the size of the United States.

• the Gadsden Purchase

• the Louisiana Purchase

• the Monroe Doctrine

• the Treaty of Guadalupe

Which route is shown on the map?

• the Lewis and Clark expedition

• the Trail of Tears

• the Wilderness Road

• Zebulon Pike's expedition

Which of the following forced Native Americans to move west of the Mississippi River?

• the Battle of the Thames

• the Indian Removal Act

• the Industrial Revolution

• the War of 1812

How were Native Americans affected by the growth of the United States?

• Many were protected by the Supreme Court.

• Many were pushed off their lands by President Jackson and the United States Army.

• Many were given the rights of U.S. citizens.

• Many were allowed to keep their land.

What trail began in Independence, MO?

• the Cumberland Gap

• the Mormon Trail

• the Oregon Trail

• the Wilderness Road

Which John was the first governor of the state of Tennessee?

• John Ross

• John Sevier

• John Marshall

Beginning in 1825, the Erie Canal connected Lake Erie and the Hudson River in New York. What does the word canal mean in this sentence?

• a river and its tributaries

• a large floating raft made of boards tied together

• a low place between mountains

• a human-made waterway that connects bodies of water

How did railroads improve life for people in the United States?

• They made the country a safer place.

• They were much cheaper than horses.

• They made it easier for people to travel and ship goods.

• They made it more expensive for people to travel.

What invention led to an increase in the number of slaves who worked on plantations?

• McCormick's reaper

• the cotton gin

• the steel plow

• the textile mill