Westward Expansion

Westward Expansion

5th Grade

30 Qs

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Westward Expansion

Westward Expansion

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5th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In what year did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory?
1803
1819
1845

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 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.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The philosophy of "Manifest Destiny" stated that American should expand from the Atlantic Ocean to the __________
Mississippi River
Pacific Ocean
Rocky Mountains
Great Lakes

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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This President purchased the Louisiana Territory ---

Thomas Jefferson

John Adams

George Washington

James Monroe

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