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Westward Expansion Pre-War Vocab Practice

Authored by RAYMOND CLARK

History

7th Grade

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Westward Expansion Pre-War Vocab Practice
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Manifest Destiny was the belief that...

It was the United States' God given right to expand to the Pacific Ocean.
Native peoples in the United States should be treated with respect.
The United States should respect the land claims of countries.
All people in the United States should have the right to vote.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Which of the following contributed to the westward expansion of the United States?

European warships attacked the eastern seaboard, forcing citizens to move westward for safety.
Most of the land east of the Mississippi River was not suitable for farming.
Many Americans felt it was their right and duty to move westward.
The standard of living on the Pacific Coast was very high, so many people wanted to move there.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Which of the following would most likely be a strong believer in Manifest Destiny?

The owner of a textile factory in the Northeast
A slave on a southern plantation
A Native American
A farmer wanting to obtain new land

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did railroads help with trade and economic growth?

They did not help. They just polluted the environment for future generations.
Helped cows eat more grass and grow bigger when they were moved to the train station by the cowboys.
Provided a fast way to get crops and animals to the markets
Provided a way to move the Native Americans farther West at a fast rate.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

President Polk won the Election of 1844 by a landslide because...

He was the only person running for President

He was committed to fulfilling the goals of Manifest Destiny

He was a "Common Man" and people felt connected to him

He actually didn't win, Henry Clay was the 11th President

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Letter 'E" marks which of the following:

United States in 1783

Mexican Cession

Texas

The Louisiana Purchase

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which area of land was added in 1803?

A

C

E

D

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