United States Westward Expansion Quiz

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

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

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

What is a pioneer?

• A person who settles a place first

• Lewis and Clark Expedition

• Wilderness Road

• Mexican-American War

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.

Which year did the California Gold Rush begin?

• 1830

• 1865

• 1849

• 1850

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.

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

• California Dreamers

• 49ers

• Gold Diggers

• Wild Westers

What is the difference between a territory and a state?

• a state has no voice in government

• A territory has no voice in government

• Everyone gets a voice in government

• Territory pays more in taxes than a state

Who did the United States buy The Louisiana Territory from?

• Great Britian

• France

• Mexico

• Canada