Westward Expansion Review

What was one cause of the War of 1812?

• disagreements over slavery

• gaining independence

• seeking religious freedom

• sailing the Atlantic Ocean freely

Which of the following would be a headline reflecting events following the end of the  War of 1812?

• "United States Gains Respect of Nations of the World"

• "Unsteady Truce Threatens to Prolong U.S. War”

• "U.S. People Lose Confidence as a World Power"

• "Young Nation Falls at the Feet of the British Empire"

One outcome of the War of 1812 was the writing of which famous work?

• The Pledge of Allegiance

• ”The Star-Spangled Banner”

• The Declaration of Independence

• “Yankee Doodle”

Which concept is illustrated by the events shown on the map?

• Industrialization 

• Annexation

• Manifest Destiny

• Nationalism

Which of the following describes how the addition of the Louisiana Purchase impacted the United States?

• The United States extended to the Pacific Ocean.

• The size of the United States doubled.

• The Rocky Mountains became part of the United States.

• The state of Texas was added to the United States.

Those who supported the idea of Manifest Destiny believed that the United States should —

• spread democracy overseas

• pay settlers to live on the plains

• give land to American Indian tribes

• stretch from ocean to ocean

In addition to mapping the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark also contributed to Americans’ knowledge about —

• farming practices

• gold and silver deposits in the west

• American Indian tribes

• French fur trappers

How did the Trail of Tears affect American Indian groups living in the Southeast in the 1830’s?

• It helped American Indians improve their farming and agriculture practices, which increased trade with the settlers.

• It increased American Indian support of President Jackson, which helped his re-election campaign.

• It forced American Indians to move off their land, which resulted in many falling ill and dying while traveling.

• It caused an alliance between American Indians and Great Britain, which helped American Indians expand their territory.

C-E-R:  Claims-Evidence-Reasoning 

Use the map and your understanding of the Lewis and Clark expedition.

 Question:  Why was the Lewis and Clark expedition an important event in US history?

 Use the table and your knowledge of the Industrial Revolution to help you respond to the following questions.