Westward Expansion

Which statement best describes the Louisiana Purchase?

• President Jefferson bought land from France.

• Lewis and Clark bought land from France.

• France bought land from President Jefferson.

• Native Americans bought land from President Jefferson.

What happened to the White House and the Capitol during the invasion of Washington?

• They were painted by the British.

• They received new furniture from the British.

• They were burned by the British.

• They were smashed by the British.

Which statement is NOT accurate about The Alamo?

• Texans declared themselves independent of Mexico.

• Texans tried to defend the Alamo.

• Texans fought against Santa Anna’s army.

• Texans successfully defeated the Mexican troops.

Which statement best explains why Native Americans were forced to leave their homeland?

• President Jackson wanted to use the land for the frontier settlers.

• Native Americans grew tired of where they lived.

• President Jackson wanted to use the land for his family.

• President Jackson wanted to protect the Native Americans from intruders.

Where did the Oregon Trail begin and end?

• Texas and Portland, Missouri

• Missouri and Portland, Oregon

• Mississippi and Portland, Oregon

• Georgia and Portland, Missouri

All of the factors in the list below led to what event?

1. Increased demand for farmland

2. Discovery of gold on Cherokee land

3. Prejudice and discrimination

• War of 1812

• Oregon Trail

• Louisiana Purchase

• Trail of Tears

Why did families move West?

• To find cheap farmland.

• To find boomtowns.

• To buy goods and services.

• To find family members.

Who wrote the national anthem?

• Francis Scott Key

• Lewis and Clark

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

Describe 2 contributions that Lewis and Clark made toward westward expansion.

Explain 2 effects of the California Gold Rush.