Westward Expansion

From which country did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory?

• France

• Spain

• Mexico

• Germany

Which of the following was NOT a goal of the Corps of Discovery?

• Record information about the area's soil, water, plants, animals, weather, and insects.

• Spy on the Mexican army and bring back information about their movements.

• Build relationships with the American Indians they met along the way.

• Find a water route to the Pacific Ocean.

Who were the leaders of the Corps of Discovery?

• Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

• Meriwether Lewis and Thomas Jefferson

• Thomas Jefferson and Toussaint Charbonneau

• William Clark and Thomas Jefferson

How many miles was the trip across the plains?

• 1,000 miles

• 1,500 miles

• 2,000 miles

• 2,500 miles

In what year was the phrase “Manifest Destiny” coined?

• 1845

• 1865

• 1833

• 1901

What was the battle cry during Texas’ fight for independence?

• Come and take it!

• Don’t tread on me!

• Remember the Alamo!

• Victory or death!

Texas became the _____ state.

• 28th

• 12th

• 31st

• 44th

An army with enlisted soldiers that is ready at all times is known as a ________________.

• ready army

• standing army

• volunteer army

• fighting army

Which U.S. president signed the Indian Removal Act in 1830?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

• John Adams

From 1830 to 1850, more than __________ American Indians were forced to leave their homes.

• 200,000

• 175,000

• 150,000

• 125,000