Westward Expansion Unit 7

The historical era referred to as westward expansion is most characterized by —

• fighting of a civil war

• growing urbanization

• changing settlement patterns

• increasing need for social reform

One reason the year 1803 is significant in U.S. history is because —

• the United States doubled in size

• Congress passed the Naturalization Act

• the Transcontinental Railroad was completed

• Great Britain declared war on the United States

In what year did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory?

• 1789

• 1803

• 1812

• 1861

Which of these is required of a U.S. territory in order for it to become a U.S. state?

• Election of a state governor

• A population of 60,000 people

• An established form of currency

• Appointment of the first postmaster

How did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 provide for the orderly expansion of the United States?

• It provided a review process for laws in new territories and states.

• It provided policies for acquiring territory from American Indian tribes.

• It provided procedures for establishing territories and creating states.

• It provided the president with the power to sign treaties with foreign powers to buy additional territory.

Based on the excerpt, which purpose does O’Sullivan give for the expansion of the United States to Oregon?

• Maintaining slavery

• Spreading democracy

• Increasing capitalism

• Promoting immigration

Why does President Polk argue California should become part of the United States?

• The land may produce great riches.

• The region needs a democratic government.

• The population consists of mainly U.S. citizens.

• The United States needs to limit the influence of foreign powers.

How does the artist demonstrate a belief in Manifest Destiny?

• Women are shown leading pioneers to new lands.

• Farmers are shown plowing land and hunting animals.

• Pioneers are shown moving west bringing new technologies.

• American Indians are shown as rebelling against the new settlers.

How did many Americans act on their belief that the United States in the nineteenth century had a manifest destiny?

• Many settlers moved west to start a new life.

• Many farmers switched from food crops to cash crops.

• Many businesses expanded and added new employees.

• Many women demanded equality and the right to vote.

The area indicated as “5” on the map was added to the United States in order to —

• build a southern transcontinental railroad

• establish a new home for Mormon families

• provide territory for resettlement of American Indian tribes

• settle a border dispute between the United States and Mexico