Westward Expansion Quiz

What is one obstacle that settlers faced as they expanded westward?

• Rough mountain terrain.

• Environmental conditions brought about by the Great Plains.

• Relations with Native American tribes.

• All of these are correct.

What impact did the railroads being built have on Native Americans?

• The railroads helped to transport Natives who were moving west.

• The railroads limited their land and decreased their food supply.

• Native Americans often took jobs working for the railroad companies.

• The railroads increased the amount of land that Natives could occupy.

Many Chinese people immigrated to the United States in the early 1800s for a few reasons. Please select two of them below.

• The discovery of gold in what would be come the western United States.

• Availability to work on the transcontinental railroad, the United State's expansive railroad system.

• A new adventure and land to control.

• To escape troubles they had to deal with in their home country.

Manifest Destiny was the idea that America should own all land east to west of the colonies. Which statement best summarizes this idea?

• The Louisiana Purchase was the only part to this idea.

• The U.S. peacefully obtained all the land they wanted.

• Settlers ended up having issues obtaining land.

• The U.S. felt as if it was their right to buy, take, fight for, or compromise to get any section of land they wanted.

Who would consider Manifest Destiny (U.S. expansion to the west) as positive? Select all that apply.

• Railroad Companies

• Native Americans

• People looking to profit from searching for gold.

• The French.

The United States wanted to settle on land that was currently being used by Native Americans who had been living there previously. What broad, systematic action did the United States government take at the time to address this issue?

• Treaties made individually by each state.

• The United States offered to pay whatever price asked for by the Natives in these areas.

• Indian Removal Act of 1830, a law put into place that would send Natives to selected territories.

• The Native Americans were offered full citizenship and representation in congress.

Which statement best represents the United State's perspective and views on Manifest Destiny?

• The United States did not want any issues with outside nations, but the people forced them to expand their territory.

• The United States set out to add new citizens to the United States as they expanded west.

• Americans wanted to settle on land that was new to them, but they did not want to fight for it.

• The United States thought that they had the right to expand to whichever land they choose.

What was the impact of the Louisiana Purchase?

• The United States gained land they could sell to other nations.

• The amount of land the United States own nearly doubled.

• The United States purchased the land that would eventually be a Native American reservation.

• The Louisiana Purchase was costly and did not provide the return the United States was hoping for.

Why is it important to recognize Native American tribes independently when recalling history?

• Native tribes conducted policy in their own unique ways.

• Most Native American tribes did not get along with one another.

• Most Natives acted the same way as one another and their weren't too many differences.

• There were only about 4 Native American tribes in total during this time.

What is primarily represented on this map?

• Boundaries to the States that make up the United States.

• Native American nations.

• America's borders with other countries.