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Westward expansion test

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7th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The historical era referred to as westward expansion is most characterized by —

fighting of a civil war

growing urbanization

changing settlement patterns

increasing need for social reform

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

One reason the year 1803 is significant in U.S. history is because —

the United States doubled in size

Congress passed the Naturalization Act

the Transcontinental Railroad was completed

Great Britain declared war on the United States

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory

1803

1811

1813

1801

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these is required of a U.S. territory in order for it to become a U.S. state?

Election of a state governor

A population of 60,000 people

An established form of currency

Appointment of the first postmaster

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 provide for the orderly expansion of the United States?

It provided a review process for laws in new territories and states.

It provided policies for acquiring territory from American Indian tribes

It provided procedures for establishing territories and creating states.

It provided the president with the power to sign treaties with foreign powers to buy additional territory.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Based on the excerpt, which purpose does O’Sullivan give for the expansion of the United States to Oregon?

Maintaining slavery

Spreading democracy

Increasing capitalism

Promoting immigration

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Why does President Polk argue California should become part of the United States?

The land may produce great riches.

The region needs a democratic government

The population consists of mainly U.S. citizens.

The United States needs to limit the influence of foreign powers.

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