Westward Expansion Quiz

Westward Expansion Quiz

8th Grade

15 Qs

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Westward Expansion Quiz

Westward Expansion Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Social Studies

8th Grade

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Created by

Matthew Moore

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The war with Mexico BEGAN with

California's rebellion

a border dispute in Texas

the Battle of Buena Vista

a US invasion of Mexico City

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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Which of the following contributed to the westward expansion of the United States?

European warships attacked the eastern seaboard, forcing citizens to move westward for safety.

Most of the land east of the Mississippi River was not suitable for farming.

Many Americans felt it was their right and duty to move westward.

The standard of living on the Pacific Coast was very high, so many people wanted to move there.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The philosophy of "Manifest Destiny" stated that American should expand from the Atlantic Ocean to the __________

Mississippi River

Great Lakes

Rocky Mountains

Pacific Ocean

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Media Image

Name the piece of Land that is shaded green.

Texas Annexation

Mexican Cession

Louisiana Purchase

Florida Cession

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Media Image

Which of these would be the best title for the illustration above?

Divine Nature

Survival of the Fittest

Universal Expansion

Manifest Destiny

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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What did the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, the annexation of Texas in 1845, and the Mexican War of 1846 have in common?

They brought about a war with Spain.

Each resulted in territory annexed by the United States.

They increased the territory of the United States.

Each involved land forcibly taken from Mexico.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What were the difficulties of the Oregon Trail?

Length of the journey

Disease

Weather

All of the above

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