Westward Expansion/Manifest Destiny

The idea that it was good for the US to expand from ocean to ocean

• Manifest Destiny

• Destiny of the Stars

• The Manifest of Oceans

• The Treaty of the Territory

The Louisiana Territory was purchased from who?

• Great Britain

• Spain

• France

• Ireland

Who explored the Louisiana Territory?

• Washington and Lee

• Jefferson and Lewis

• Monroe and Madison

• Lewis and Clark

What role did Sacajawea serve in the exploration?

• Leader and combat fighter

• Chef and Housekeeper

• Interpreter and Negotiator

• mapmaker and journalist

Which of the following was an important effect of the Louisiana Purchase?

• Doubled the size of America

• Led to developments in technology

• people stayed in the East Coast cities

• future conflicts between settlers and Native Americans

This territory was obtained from Spain through the Adams-Onis Treaty?

• Texas

• Utah

• Florida

• Louisiana

The most famous trail west was the.....

• Oregon Trail

• The Missouri Trail

• The Trail of Discovery

• The Most Famous Trail West

What were three reasons for westward expansion?

• overcrowding in the east

• adventure

• There was no reason to leave the east

• economic opportunity

What were two reasons for the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• map the area and get more information about animals and plants

• It was a vacation

• to establish relationships with the Native Americans

• They were plotting to go to war with the Native Americans

Who did we go to war with to gain California and the Southwest Territories?

• Spain

• Mexico

• Great Britian

• France