Westward Expansion

In 1803 the U.S. doubled in size when it bought land from France. This was known as what?

• The New Orleans Purchase

• The Louisiana Purchase

• Going West Agreement

Who was the president that signed the Louisiana Purchase?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Bush

• Grover Cleveland

Who did Thomas Jefferson hire to explore the area purchased in the Louisiana Purchase?

• Bert and Ernie

• Olson and Pregler

• Lewis and Clark

Who helped Lewis and Clark translate on their journey west?

• Shoshone

• Pocahontas

• Aponi

• Sacagawea

How much did the United States pay for the Louisiana Purchase?

• 1 million

• 15 million

• 15,000

• 100,000

All of the settlers who took the Oregon Trail made it to their destination out west.

• True

• False

What was built between Lake Erie and the Hudson River in New York to help move goods?

• The Manhattan Bridge

• The Transcontinental Railroad

• The Erie Canal

What was discovered in 1848 that made so many people want to go to California?

• Gold

• Silver

• Rubies

• Diamonds

Which act allowed the government to relocate American Indians who lived east of the Mississippi river?

• The Moving West Act

• The Indian Removal Act

• The Trail of Tears Treaty

What was the primary source of food for the plains Indians?

• Buffalo

• Deer

• Rice

• Berries