Westward Expansion

What was one reason America decided to fight Great Britain in the War of 1812?

• The British captured Americans and forced them to sail on British ships and serve the Royal Navy in its war against France.

• The British raided American towns along the Atlantic Coast, stealing food and other important resources that their sailors needed.

• The British stole cargo from American ships and then forced the sailors to buy back the cargo in order to raise money for their war against France.

• The British established ports in Boston and began to sell goods cheaper than local merchants, driving many Americans out of business.

What song was inspired by the events of the War of 1812?

• America the Beautiful

• My Country Tis of Thee

• The Star-Spangled Banner

• The Stars and Stripes Forever

Why did General George Custer and the US Army attack the Lakota, the Cheyenne, and other American Indians during the Battle of The Little Bighorn?

• The US government wanted to end a war between the Lakota and the Cheyenne.

• The American Indians would not give up their land and move onto reservations.

• The US government wanted the American Indians to move from Little Bighorn to Georgia.

• The American Indians took over the town of Little Bighorn and forced the settlers to leave.

What event does this map show?

• The Alamo

• The Oregon Trail

• The Trail of Tears

• The Lewis & Clark Expedition

Which of the following correctly identifies the shaded area on the map?

• The Trail of Tears

• The Acquisition of Texas

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The Oregon Territory

What was the MAIN goal of Lewis and Clark’s expedition?

• They wanted to build forts and open a trading post.

• They wanted to claim the new lands and pan for gold.

• They wanted to map the new territory and study natural history.

• They wanted to find religious freedom and build new settlements.

Who is being described?

• George Washington

• Andrew Jackson

• Thomas Jefferson

• Lewis & Clark

What did the slogan “Remember the Alamo” inspire others to do?

• Search for the Oregon Trail

• Fight for independence from Mexico

• Move to California in search of gold

• Force American Indians onto reservations

Which of the following major physical features of the United States is highlighted on this map?

• The Great Plains

• The Mississippi River

• Continental Divide

• The Atlantic Coastal Plains

Which economic concept BEST describes the decision making process necessary for this family?

• Specialization

• Opportunity Cost

• Price Incentive

• Voluntary Exchange