Westward Expansion

The Lewis and Clark Expedition have the United States a claim to what territory?

• Missouri

• Louisiana

• Oregon

• Texas

What territory was NOT added to the United States between 1801-1861?

• Oregon

• Texas

• Louisiana Purchase

• New York

What was the territory that Thomas Jefferson purchased from France in 1803?

• Gadsden Purchase

• Louisiana Purchase

• Alaska Purchase

• California Purchase

Who did Thomas Jefferson hire to explore the Louisiana Purchase?

• Franklin and Revere

• Napoleon

• George Washington

• Lewis and Clark

What was the general direction that Lewis and Clark traveled in their journey to the Pacific Coast?

• north

• south

• east

• west

What was the name of the Native American guide that assisted Lewis and Clark?

• Sacajawea

• Sitting Bull

• Chief Powhatan

• Pocahontas

As a result of the Battle of Alamo, the US acquired what territory?

• France

• Texas

• England

• Mexico

What led many settlers to move west?

• gold

• redwood trees

• Native American tribes

• the Pacific Ocean

What was the most popular trail that led to the Pacific Ocean?

• New York Trail

• Ohio Trail

• Oregon Trail

• St. Louis Trail

What type of towns popped up all over California due to people searching for gold?

• fishing towns

• farming towns

• mining towns

• metal towns