The Westward Expansion

In the first part of the 1800s the United States added more land. Where was this land added?

• the West

• Alaska

• the South

• the North

How did the Lewis and Clark's expedition impact territorial expansion in America?

Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner? Describe what was happening when the poem was written?

Read the information below. Which of these statements is true about the exchange?

Early Europeans in North America had goods such as knives and kettles. Native Americans traded beavers furs for thee goods

• It was discouraged by Europeans government.

• It led to the two groups building towns together.

• It led to the founding of the New England colonies.

• It allowed each group to receive something it wanted.

Why did thousands of settlers head west during the 1800s?

• Life in the East was too boring.

• The weather was nicer in the West.

• The government was giving away free land.

• They wanted to be the first to reach the Pacific Ocean.

During the mid- to late 1800s, towns grew where miners were able to find gold and silver. These towns grew quickly and were called boomtowns. Eventually, most of the these towns became ghost towns when

• Native Americans attacked the towns and forced the people to leave

• The mines ran out of gold and silver.

• Farmers and cattlemen took over the town and the miners left.

• The government closed the towns because there was to much crime.

Identify 2 of the 4 main reasons as to why the war if 1812 started.

Who was responsible for the burning of the White House and Capitol? Why were these places burned down?

How did Sacajawea help Lewis and Clark expedition?

• Sacajawea fought on the side of the Native Americans.

• Sacajawea encouraged Lewis and Clark to go back to Missouri.

• Sacajawea guided Lewis and Clark across the Appalachian Mountains

• Sacajawea translated for Lewis and Clark and helped them cross the Rocky Mountains

Where were the Native American tribes forced to march during the Trail of Tears?

• California

• Arizona

• Colorado

• Oklahoma