Westward Expansion

Which used to be a western boundary of the United States?

• Texas

• Missouri River

• Rocky Mountains

• Mississippi River

Which did Americans want to move west?

• To gain new land

• Freedom of religion

• They were following their relatives

• Conflict with Native Americans

Which land deal doubled the size of the United States?

• Gadsden Purchase

• Texas Revolution

• American Revolution

• Louisiana Purchase

Who explored the Louisiana Territory?

• Jefferson and Adams

• Lewis and Clark

• Washington and Austin

Who was Lewis and Clark's guide?

• George Washington

• Sacagawea

• Thomas Jefferson

What does a guide do?

• Shows the way to travel

• Interprets language

• Declares peace treaties

Which country once owned the Oregon Country?

• Mexico

• China

• Great Britain

• South Korea

What was a difficulty early pioneers may have encountered on the trails?

• Alien encounters

• Expensive taxes

• Diseases

Which of the following states was once its' own country?

• Maine

• New York

• Texas

• Louisiana

Which country once owned the Louisiana Territory?

• China

• South Korea

• France