Why did the US enter the War of 1812?

The British kidnapped our American soldiers and forced them to serve in the British Navy. They also took American ships.

To support the British in their war against France

To establish a new trade route with Europe

How did the development of the cotton gin benefit the South?

It increased the efficiency of cotton production

It led to the decline of the cotton industry in the South.

It had no impact on cotton production or the demand for slave labor.

It decreased the efficiency of cotton production and decreased the demand for slave labor.

How did the completion of the Erie Canal impact the expanding United States?

The Erie canal increased trade between the East and the West. The Erie Canal helped reduce the number of days and price for shipping goods to other cities.

It caused a decline in population in the Midwest

It led to a decrease in trade and economic growth due to increased transportation costs

It had no impact on trade and economic growth

Why did the invention of the steam boat and steam locomotive cause the number of factories to grow?

Faster transportation of goods and raw materials

Slower transportation of goods and raw materials

How did the invention of the telegraph system affect the way news traveled?

It allowed news to travel much faster over long distances.

It slowed down the spread of news significantly.

It only allowed news to travel within a limited area.

It had no impact on the speed of news travel.

Why were Texans fighting a war with Mexico?

Texans wanted to gain independence from Mexico

Texans were fighting for control of Mexican territories

Texans were seeking to form an alliance with Mexico

Texans wanted to start a trade war with Mexico

Describe the impact of the California gold rush?

The California gold rush had a major impact on the economy, population growth, and the development of California as a state.

The California gold rush led to a decrease in the population of California

The California gold rush only impacted the development of other states, not California

The California gold rush had no impact on the economy or population growth

Why did people move to the West in the 1800s?

Cheap land, religious freedom, and for gold

To avoid conflicts with Native Americans

To find a new place to settle down

To escape from dangerous animals

Who fought in the Battle of Little Bighorn?

United States Army and Native American tribes

Native American tribes and Spanish Conquistadors

United States Army and British Army

Western Expansion

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A person who leads the way into new areas.

Follower

Copycat

Traditionalist

Pioneer

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

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The territory purchased by the US from France in 1803, reaching from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains and from the Gulf of Mexico to Canada.

Hawaii Purchase

Alaska Purchase

Texas Purchase

Louisiana Purchase

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

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What was the effect of the Louisiana Purchase on the size of the United States?

Doubled the size

Increased the size by 25%

Had no effect on the size

Reduced the size

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Who did President Jefferson send to explore Louisiana and all the land to the Pacific Ocean?

George Washington and John Adams

Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson

Lewis and Clark Gable

Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

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CCSS.RI.3.5

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Why was Sacajawea needed by Lewis and Clark?

As a cook and navigator

To provide medical assistance

To serve as a bodyguard

As a guide and interpreter

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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not taking sides

Prejudiced

Partisan

Neutral

Biased

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CCSS.RL.5.6

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war between Great Britain and the United States from 1812 to 1815

War of 1812

World War I

Civil War

Revolutionary War

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Western Expansion

A person who leads the way into new areas.

The territory purchased by the US from France in 1803, reaching from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains and from the Gulf of Mexico to Canada.

What was the effect of the Louisiana Purchase on the size of the United States?

Who did President Jefferson send to explore Louisiana and all the land to the Pacific Ocean?

Why was Sacajawea needed by Lewis and Clark?

not taking sides

war between Great Britain and the United States from 1812 to 1815

Why did the US enter the War of 1812?

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