Westward Expansion and American Policy Towards Native American

Which Native American woman played a crucial role as an interpreter and guide during the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• Sacagawea

• Pocahontas

• Sitting Bull

• Geronimo

In what year did the Lewis and Clark expedition begin?

• 1804

• 1812

• 1820

• 1836

The Lewis and Clark expedition reached the Pacific Ocean near:

• Columbia River

• Mississippi River

• Rio Grande

• Great Salt Lake

How did Thomas Jefferson view Native Americans during his presidency?

• He considered them equal citizens with the same rights as white Americans.

• He believed in forcing Native Americans to integrate into white culture.

• He respected their sovereignty and worked to promote fair treaties with them.

• He advocated for moving them to the east coast.

What famous policy on indigenous people did Thomas Jefferson support and carry out?

• Trail of Tears

• Indian Removal Act

• Dawes Act

• Proclamation of 1763

What was Jefferson's opinion on the land ownership of the natives?

• He believed that natives should retain their original lands.

• He believed that natives should sell their lands to the government.

• He wanted Native Americans to voluntarily move from their land to avoid harm from white settlers.

• He did not have a clear position on the land ownership of the natives.

Which of the following events is generally considered the symbolic starting point of westward expansion in the United States?

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The Boston Tea Party

• The California Gold Rush

• The Battle of Gettysburg

What is the concept of Manifest Destiny in the United States in the 19th century?

• The idea that the United States should remain isolated from the world.

• The belief that American expansion westward was a divine destiny.

• The desire to form a union with Mexico and Canada.

• The concept that America should not expand beyond its original 13 colonies.

Which US president was closely associated with the idea of manifest destiny, especially with regard to westward expansion?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• James K. Polk

• Andrew Jackson

Which of the main events was the result of manifest destiny and led to the addition of new territories to the United States in 1848?

• The Lewis and Clark expedition

• The Homestead Act

• The California gold rush

• The Mexican-American War