Westward Expansion Check-in

Which event led to the buying of a vast territory west of the Mississippi River?

• Lewis and Clark Expedition
• Oregon Trail
• Mexican-American War
• Louisiana Purchase

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Who was responsible for buying the Louisiana territory from Napoleon of France?

• Thomas Jefferson
• Meriwether Lewis

• William Clark

• Benjamin Franklin

Which event was a direct result of the Louisiana Purchase?

• Establishment of the Oregon Trail
• Formation of the Confederate States of America
• The Lewis and Clark expedition

• Trail of Tears and Indian removal act

Which event was caused by conflict between the United States and Native American tribes, resulting in the forced relocation of thousands of Native Americans?

• Battle of Little Bighorn
• Trail of Tears
• Wounded Knee Massacre
• Indian Removal Act

Americans believed God made them morally superior and as a result needed to expand west to spread their ideas, beliefs and capitalism. This was called _________

• Divine Intervention
• God's Will
• Manifest Destiny
• Religious Expansion

How much did Thomas Jefferson spend on the Louisiana Territory?

• $10 million
• $15 million
• $20 million
• $25 million

Who was the interpreter that helped with trade and peace between Native American tribes during the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• Sacagawea
• Geronimo
• Sitting Bull
• Pocahontas

Why did Francis Scott Key write the Star Spangled Banner?

• To celebrate the Louisiana Purchase

• To honor the soldiers who fought in the American Revolution.
• To celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
• To celebrate the American victory in the Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812.

What disease was responsible for many deaths during the Oregon Trail?

• cholera
• influenza
• typhoid fever
• malaria

What was the Trail of Tears?

• The Trail of Tears was a peaceful agreement between Native American nations and the US government.
• The Trail of Tears was a military victory for Native American nations.
• The Trail of Tears was a voluntary migration of Native American nations.
• The Trail of Tears was the forced relocation of Native American nations.