Westward Expansion Review

What was a challenge for pioneers traveling on the Oregon Trail?

• Native Americans often attacked traveling pioneers.

• Rivers were difficult to cross with wagons full of supplies.

• Inexpensive farmland was difficult to find.

• Pioneers turned against each other and fought each other for much needed supplies.

What slogan was used during the the famous battle, The Alamo?

• "Love the Alamo"

• "Beat the Alamo"

• "Remember the Alamo"

• "Never Forget the Alamo"

Who purchased the Louisiana Territory from France?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

Who was the Native American who helped Lewis & Clark during the expedition?

• Pocahontas

• Sacagawea

• the Cherokees

• Squanto

Where was most of the fighting done during the War of 1812?

• Continental Divide

• Atlantic Coastal Plain

• Gulf of Mexico

• California

Which is NOT a cause of the War of 1812.

• Great Britain limited the trading between the U.S. & France.

• Great Britain provided weapons to the Native American settlers.

• American soldiers were captured and forced to serve in the British Navy.

• British soldiers set fire to the U.S. capitol and the White House.

Who wrote the "Star Spangled Banner"?

• Meriwether Lewis

• Thomas Jefferson

• Francis Scott Key

• William Clark

What country did Texas used to be a part of before the Texas Acquisition?

• France

• Great Britain

• Mexico

• The United States

What was the purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition? Check all that apply.

• They wanted to find a water route to the Pacific Ocean.

• They wanted to identify plants, animals, climate, & people along the way.

• They wanted to find a route to the Oregon Territory.

• They wanted to learn the languages of the Native American Tribes.

• They were looking to discover gold.