2/3 Social Studies Must Do: Westward Expansion Review

How were Native Americans affected by the growth of the United States?

• Many were protected by the Supreme Court.

• Many were pushed off their lands by the U.S. Army.

• Many were given the same rights as U.S. citizens.

• Many were able to keep their land.

The Oregon Territory became accessible due to this famous route, allowing thousands of people to make the journey West to settle their own land. What was this trail called?

• The Wilderness Road

• Trail of Tears

• Cumberland Gap

• The Oregon Trail

How did railroads improve life for people in the United States?

• They made it safer to move from place to place.

• They were much more reliable than horses.

• They made it easier for people to travel and ship goods.

• They made it more expensive for people to travel.

What invention led to an increase in the number of slaves who worked on plantations?

• railroads

• cotton gin

• telegraph

• steamboat

Which President was responsible for the Louisiana Purchase?

• Andrew Jackson

• James Polk

• James Monroe

• Thomas Jefferson

What was the goal of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• to find gold

• to purchase the Oregon Territory

• to explore the Louisiana Territory

• to trade with Native Americans

California grew rapidly after which of the following was discovered there?

• oil

• gold

• diamonds

• silver

Lewis and Clark made their expedition in order to __________. Select ALL that apply.

• lead settlers to Oregon

• gather information about the new land acquired in the Louisiana Purchase

• find the source of the MIssissippi River

• make a treaty with the Spanish in order to acquire California

• to find a Northwest Passage to the Pacific Ocean

Which of these was a physical barrier, or obstacle, for pioneers moving west?

• the MIssissippi River

• the Continental Divide and Rocky Mountains

• the Great Plains

• the Pacific Ocean

True or False: Sitting Bull assisted Lewis and Clark during their exploration of the Louisiana Territory.

• True

• False