Westward Expansion 8th grade Test Review

What was the concept that drove the westward expansion of the United States in the 19th century?

• Manifest Destiny

• Isolationism

• Imperialism

• Divine Intervention

Which event doubled the size of the United States in 1803?

• Louisiana Purchase

• American Revolution

• War of 1812

• Mexican-American War

Who was the President of the United States when the Louisiana Purchase took place?

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• John F. Kennedy

• Thomas Jefferson

Which treaty ended the Mexican-American War and resulted in the United States acquiring vast territories in the West?

• Treaty of San Francisco

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of Tordesillas

What was the name of the famous trail used by pioneers to travel westward during the 19th century?

• Oregon Trail

• Santa Fe Trail

• Lewis and Clark Trail

• California Trail

Which river did the Lewis and Clark expedition follow during their exploration of the Louisiana Purchase?

• Ganges River

• Amazon River

• Missouri River

• Nile River

What was the main purpose of the transcontinental railroad?

• To establish trade routes with other countries

• To transport goods and people across the country

• To create jobs for the local population

• To connect the eastern and western coasts of the United States

Which two companies were primarily responsible for building the transcontinental railroad?

• Southern Pacific Railroad, Northern Pacific Railroad

• Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, Norfolk Southern Railway

• Central Pacific Railroad, Union Pacific Railroad

• Burlington Northern Railroad, Canadian Pacific Railway

In which year was the completion of the transcontinental railroad celebrated?

• 1869

• 1875

• 1901

• 1850

What impact did the transcontinental railroad have on the United States?

• It caused conflicts and disputes between different regions of the United States, leading to division and unrest.

• It had no impact on westward expansion, economic growth, transportation, or communication.

• It facilitated westward expansion, promoted economic growth, and improved transportation and communication.

• It hindered westward expansion, slowed economic growth, and worsened transportation and communication.