Westward Expansion

What was the “Trail of Tears?”

• It was the Cherokee’s 800-mile journey to Indian Territory.
• It was the journey of the Seminole people from Florida to New Orleans
• It was a migration of the Chickasaw people from Alabama to Indian Territory.
• It was the Cherokee’s traditional land

How did the Cherokee attempt to protect their rights to their lands?

• They fought wars against the U.S. army
• They took their case to the Supreme Court
• They adopted American customs
• They made treaties with the U.S. government

Which group of Americans followed the "Trail of Tears" when they were forced to leave their homes?

• Japanese Americans
• Irish Americans
• Cherokee Indians
• Mormons

What did the Mexican government do that made the Texans fight for their independence?

• forced Texans to become Catholics.
• enforced the law that outlawed slavery.
• taxed  the land and property of the Texans
• violated their rights to a fair trial.

How did the Louisiana Purchase change the United States?

• It limited trade within the original colonies.
• It increased the size of the nation.
• It stopped western settlements.
• It raised taxes on goods made locally.

During Jefferson’s presidency, which event most helped the United States expand towards the Pacific coast?

• Battle of New Orleans
• Boston Tea Party
•  Constitutional Convention
• the Louisiana Purchase

The Louisiana Purchase was when the United States bought a huge piece of land from France in 1803

• True

• False

In 1869, the Transcontinental Railroad was finished. It made traveling out west much quicker than ever before.

• True

• False

Which territory was added through the Adam-Onis treaty with Spain?

• Oregon
• Louisiana
• Texas 
• Florida

Which territory was added as a result of the Mexican War?

• California
• Florida
• Oregon
• Louisiana