Westward Expansion Unit 4

Which of the following is one reason the United States and Great Britian fought during the War of 1812?

• The United States was trying to take over British colonies in North America.

• The United States wanted Europeans to stay out of the Western Hemisphere.

• Great Britain was making it hard for the United States to trade with other countries.

Which of the following was a major event during the War of 1812?

• The United States defeated the British at Yorktown with help from the French.

• The United States surprise attacked the British at Lexington and Concord. 

• British soldiers launched a surprise attack on the Erie Canal causing it to shut down.

• British soldiers set fire to the White House and the United States Capitol in Washington, DC

What song was inspired by the events of the War of f1812?

• America the Beautiful

• My Country Tis of Thee

• The Star Spangled Banner

• The Stars and Stripes Forever

Use the map to answer the question.

Which of the following correctly identifies the shaded area on the map?

• The Trail of Tears

• The Texas Acquisition

• The Louisiana Territory

• The New Indian Reservations

Which of the following is an impact of the United States purchase of the Louisiana Territory?

• The U.S. lost access to the Mississippi River.

• The U.S. gained more land and expanded further west.  

• The U.S. paid too much money for the land and lost money.

What was the MAIN goal of Lewis and Clark’s expedition?

• They wanted to build forts and open a trading post.

• They wanted to claim the new lands and pan for gold.

• They wanted to map the new territory and study natural history.

Why was the Louisiana Purchase geographically important to the United States?

• It led toward westward expansion for the United States.

• It ended British involvement in North America.

• It lessened the United States’ control over Mexico.

What led to the growth on the western territories of the United States?

• The discovery of gold in California.

• The expedition of Lewis and Clark to California.

• The relocation of American Indians to California.

What was the immediate outcome of the battle at The Alamo?

• The Texans formed a new government.

• The Texans lost the battle.

• Texas left the United States

What were pioneers seeking at the end of the Oregon Trail?

• reservations for Native Americans

• independence from Mexico

• rich soil for new farms