American Pioneers and the Westward Expansion

Who led a group of men through the Cumberland Gap to explore the western wilderness?

• Daniel Boone

• Lewis and Clark

• Jedediah Smith

• George Donner

Which expedition discovered a route through the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Ocean?

• Daniel Boone's expedition

• Lewis and Clark's expedition

• Jedediah Smith's expedition

• George Donner's expedition

What valuable commodity did the fur trappers search for in the Rocky Mountains?

• Gold

• Silver

• Beaver pelts

• Oil

What was the greatest obstacle faced by the Donner Party in their journey to California?

• Lack of supplies

• Hostile Native American tribes

• Extreme weather conditions

• Difficult mountain passes

What event sparked the war between Mexico and the United States over Texas?

• The Battle of the Alamo

• The discovery of gold in California

• The Lewis and Clark expedition

• The signing of the Louisiana Purchase

What natural resource was discovered in California in 1848?

• Oil

• Gold

• Silver

• Copper

What was the slogan used to rally Americans to fight for Texas independence?

• Remember the Alamo

• Manifest Destiny

• Go West, Young Man

• Don't Tread on Me

Which group of pioneers faced cannibalism during their journey to California?

• Lewis and Clark's expedition

• The Donner Party

• Jedediah Smith's expedition

• Daniel Boone's expedition

What was the main motivation for Americans to move westward?

• Religious freedom

• Political power

• Economic opportunities

• Military conquest

What natural feature posed a significant challenge for pioneers traveling to California?

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Great Plains

• The Mississippi River

• The Sierra Nevada