United States Westward Expansion Quiz

United States Westward Expansion Quiz

8th Grade

15 Qs

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United States Westward Expansion Quiz

United States Westward Expansion Quiz

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the leaders of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson

Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

George Washington and Benjamin Franklin

Abraham Lincoln and George Washington

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

To study the flora and fauna of the region

To explore and map the western territory of the United States

To establish trade routes with Native American tribes

To search for lost treasure

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the concept of Manifest Destiny?

The United States should remain isolated and not expand its territory.

the belief that the United States should give up its existing territory and focus on international relations.

the belief that the United States should only expand its territory to the east coast.

United States expansion was justfied and inevitable

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a pioneer?

A person who settles a place first

Lewis and Clark Expedition

Wilderness Road

Mexican-American War

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the California Gold Rush?

The California Gold Rush was a period of mass migration of people to California in search of silver deposits.

The California Gold Rush was a period of mass migration of people to California in search of diamond deposits.

The California Gold Rush was a period of mass migration of people to California in search of oil deposits.

The California Gold Rush was a period of mass migration of people to California in search of gold deposits.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which year did the California Gold Rush begin?

1830

1865

1849

1850

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What impact did the California Gold Rush have on the population of California?

The California Gold Rush led to a significant increase in the population of California.

The California Gold Rush had no impact on the population of California.

The California Gold Rush led to a decrease in the population of California.

The California Gold Rush led to a moderate increase in the population of California.

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