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Chapter 6 - Westward Expansion Practice

Authored by KIP ROMERO

Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

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Chapter 6 - Westward Expansion Practice
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1.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Erie Canal affect transportation in the United States? (choose 2)

It increased travel time between the Hudson River and the Atlantic Ocean.

It became a major travel route between the midwestern states and New York City.

It provided a cheaper way to ship raw materials and finished goods between the Midwest and New York.

It increased costs to ship raw materials and finished goods between the southern states and New York.

2.

DROPDOWN QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

The Supreme Court’s decision in Gibbons v. Ogden gave the ​ (a)   control over interstate steamboat traffic.

As a result the use of steamboats in transportation networks ​ (b)   .

This made ​ (c)   areas in the West accessible to both people and products.

national government
state governments
increased
decreased
more
less

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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This headline shows the effect of which foreign policy document?

Adam-Onis Treaty

Monroe Doctrine

Treaty of 1818

Gibbons v. Ogden

4.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

The United States had a dispute with ​ (a)   over the border with Canada.

It was resolved by the ​ (b)   .

The United States had a dispute with ​ (c)   over Florida.

It was resolved by the ​ (d)   .

Great Britain
Spain
France
Treaty of 1818
Adams-Onis Treaty
Monroe Doctrine

5.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which evidence supports the claim that the National Road contributed to westward expansion in the United States? (Choose 2)

Canals moved people and products along the road.

New farms and businesses developed along the road.

Products were transported quickly and cheaply along the road.

The National Road was covered with rocks and subject to flooding.

6.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which statements accurately describe effects of the Monroe Doctrine?
(Choose 2)

It started the War of 1812 with Great Britain.

It made the United States a player on the world stage.

It led to the United States getting more territory from Spain.

It allowed the United States to set a firm border with Canada.

It became a standard part of American foreign policy used by many presidents.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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According to the chart, what was the primary reason for deaths along the Trail of Tears?

disease

starvation

old age

violence

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