Westward Expansion

Which President made the Louisiana Purchase?

• Madison
• Adams
• Jefferson
• Monroe

Who did President Thomas Jefferson send to explore the land of the Louisiana Purchase?

• Washington and Adams
• Madison and Monroe
• Lewis and Clark
• John Smith and John Rolfe

What year did the most miners rush to California?

• 1848
• 1849
• 1852
• 1853

How did the Louisiana Purchase affect the United States?

• It led to war. 
• It doubled the nation's size.
• It limited trade opportunities.
• It led to the discovery of a water route across the country.

What nickname was given to the forced removal of Cherokee from Georgia?

• The Trail of Tears
• The U.S Indian Removal Act
• The Oklahoma Caravan

What was the main goal of the Lewis & Clark expedition?

• bring back Native Americans that lived in this territory

• prevent Spain from claiming all the land

• find gold and riches

• explore the land acquired by the Louisiana Purchase

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