Westeard Expansion Unit Test 1 Smithson

Which of these was NOT a goal of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• To establish trade with Mexico

• To explore and map the Lousiana Territory

• To find a water route to eht Pacific Ocean

• To establish trade with indegenous groups

Which US president signed the indian Removal Act of 1830?

• James K. Polk

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Quincy Adams

• Andrew Jackson

Which US president signed the indian Removal Act of 1830?

• James K. Polk

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Quincy Adams

• Andrew Jackson

In general, Which group earned the most money during the Califorinia Gold Rush?

• Gool prospectors and miners

• Native Americans

• Chinese Immagrants

• Merchants who catered to gold seekers.

What is t he name of the first battle of the Texas Revolution? Hint: It involved retrieving a cannon.

• Battle of Gonzales

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of Goliad

Which 2 trails psssed through Idaho?

• Oregon and California trails

• oregon and Mormon Trails

• Oregon and Mexico Trails

• Oregon and Santa Fe trails

Which trail passed through Colorado?

• Oregon Trail

• Santa Fe Trail

• Mormon Trail

• California Trail

Which was NOT a cause of the Mexican - American War.

• Manifest Destiny

• The Civil War

• Annexation of Texas by the U.S.

• Polk elected President of the United States.

Which group supported Slavery?

• Suffrage movement organizers

• Slave Holders

• Abolitionists

• Freed Slaves

Which was NOT a purpose of the Indian Removal Act?

• Westward Expansion

• Manifest Destiny

• U. S. keeping their treaties with the Native Americans.

• To help Americans gain more land.