Westward Expansion: Territories and Reasons for Expansion

What state was given to the US by Spain through the Adams-Onís Treaty?

• Louisiana

• Florida

• Texas

• California

Which territory was added to the United States after it became an independent republic.

• Florida

• Texas

• Oregon

• California

Which territory was divided by the United States and Great Britain?

• Louisiana

• Texas

• Oregon

• California

War with Mexico resulted in which territory and the southwest territory becoming part of the United States?

• Louisiana

• Florida

• Oregon

• California

What territory was bought by Jefferson from France, which doubled the size of the United States.

• Louisiana

• Florida

• Texas

• California

Which is the correct order in which the territories joined the US?

• Louisiana, Texas, Oregon ,California, Florida

• Florida, Texas, California, Louisiana, Oregon

• Louisiana, Florida, Texas, Oregon, California

• Louisiana, Oregon, California, Texas, Florida

What was happening to the population in the eastern states in the 1800's?

• It was staying the same.

• It was growing and getting crowded.

• It was shrinking because of the plague.

• People were moving to Canada.

What invention made it easier to travel both with and against the current on rivers?

• canoes

• iron clads

• submarines

• steamboats

What is the term for the idea that expansion was for the good of the country and was the right of the country?

• Separation of Powers

• Manifest Destiny

• California or Bust

• Federalism

Which of was NOT an economic opportunity that caused people to move West ?

• tool making

• logging

• gold

• logging