Westward Expansion Quiz

Which war was also known as The Second War of Independence?

• War of 1812

• American Revolutionary War

• World War I

• Vietnam War

Which president made the Louisiana Purchase?

• John F. Kennedy

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

Who led the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• John Adams and Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington and Benjamin Franklin

• Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant

• Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

Which Native American tribe was forcibly relocated during the Trail of Tears?

• Iroquois

• Cherokee

• Apache

• Sioux

What historical event caused a large population surge in California due to the discovery of a precious metal?

• The California Platinum Discovery

• The California Gold Rush

• The California Silver Boom

• The California Diamond Find

What was the main purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• To establish a new colony

• To explore and map the western territory

• To study the native plants and animals

• To search for lost treasure

Which trail was used by pioneers to travel to the western United States?

• Oregon Trail

• Lewis and Clark Trail

• California Trail

• Santa Fe Trail

What was the nickname given to the people who rushed to California during the Gold Rush?

• California Dreamers

• Golden Rushers

• 49'ers

• Gold Diggers

Which river did Lewis and Clark follow during their expedition?

• Ganges River

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Missouri River

Which president authorized the Indian Removal Act leading to the Trail of Tears?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Andrew Jackson