Western Expansion 1

Many people used the Oregon and Santa Fe trails when traveling west.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What was found in the California territory that caused some people to rush (hurry) to get it during the mid 1800's.

• Copper

• Water

• Silver

• Gold

Why did many enslaved people risk their lives to travel West?

• Cotton

• Tobaco plants

• Freedom from enslavement

• To join the Army.

What kind of boat was invented by Robert Fulton that helped people cross rivers and canals?

• Corsair

• Wind Jammer

• Submarine

• Steamboat

Who was the President of the U.S. when we acquired the Louisiana Purchase?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

What Indian Nation was the last to walk the Trail of Tears?

• Creek

• Cherokee

• Chocktaw

• Seminole

What live animal did Lewis & Clark bring back from their expedition?

• prairie dog

• mustang

• bobcat

• bison

Who was NOT a member of the Lewis & Clark Expedition?

• York

• Sacagawea

• Harriet Tubman

• Lewis

What was NOT a danger faced by settlers moving west?

• Diseases & infections

• Native American attacks

• Attaacked by British soldiers

• Wild animal attacks

Which purchased territory nearly doubled the size of the United States?

• Oregon Country

• Louisiana Purchase

• Texas Annexation

• Mexican Cessian