Westward Expansion

The belief that the United States was destined to stretch all the way across the continent of North America

• Manifest Destiny

• Bill of Rights

• Mexican-American War

• Gold Rush

Why was the Gadsden Purchase added to the U.S. in 1853?

• it was needed for the building of a railroad
• it was a gift from Mexico
• it was part of the treaty with Mexico
• gold was discovered in that area

In what year did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory?

• 1803
• 1819
• 1845

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.

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

• Mississippi River
• Pacific Ocean
• Rocky Mountains
• Great Lakes

Who were the 49ers?

• Group of settlers who moved to California in search of land. 
• Group of settlers who moved to California in search of religious freedom
• Group of settlers who moved to California in search of white beaches
• Group of settlers who moved to California in search of gold

This President purchased the Louisiana Territory ---

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• George Washington

• James Monroe

Which of the following did NOT help explore the Louisiana Territory --

• Robert Fulton

• Meriweather Lewis

• William Clark

• Sacagawea

Expansion of the US occurred during WHAT time period?

• 1900s

• 1800s

• 1600s

• 1780s

What was discovered out in California during the 1840s?

• Gold

• Frankinsence

• Myrrh

• Salt