Westward Expansion Quiz

In what year was the phrase “Manifest Destiny” coined?

• 1845

• 1865

• 1833

• 1901

Manifest Destiny targeted American Indians and the Spanish-occupied territory in the __________.

• northwest

• southwest

• northeast

• southeast

In 1803, what began the expansion of the United States of America?

• Manifest Destiny

• Mississippi Purchase

• Santa Fe Trail

• Louisiana Purchase

During the expedition, who created detailed maps to share with Thomas Jefferson?

• Jean Baptiste

• Toussaint Charbonneau

• Merriwether Lewis

• William Clark

Who were the leaders of the Corps of Discovery?

• Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

• Meriwether Lewis and Thomas Jeffereson

• Thomas Jefferson and Toussaint Charbonneau

• William Clark and Thomas Jefferson

How long did it take the Corps of Discovery to reach the Pacific Ocean after leaving St. Louis?

• 21 months

• 15 months

• 12 months

• 18 months

From which country did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory?

• Spain

• Great Britain

• Germany

• France

How much did the United States government pay for the Louisiana Territory?

• $2 million

• $15 million

• $10 million

• $25 million

Which of the following was NOT a goal of the Corps of Discovery?

• Record information about the area's soil, water, plants, animals, weather, and insects

• Build relationships with the American Indians they met along the way

• Spy on the Mexican army and bring back information about their movements

• Find a water route to the Pacific Ocean

Why did pioneers settle the California territory?

• Oil

• Gold

• Iron

• Silver