Western Expansion

Why would a family that lived confortably in a city on the East Coast decide to move west on the Oregon Trail?

• To figure out the best result

• To figure out how to make the most money

• To figure out who can give them advice

• To figure out if the reward is larger than the risk

Why were Lewis and Clark sent to explore the western land of the United States?

• To find gold

• To find new land to live on

• To find a waterway to the Pacific Ocean

• To find new ways to expand the United States

What country sold the land known as the Louisiana Purchase to the United States?

• Italy

• Spain

• France

• Great Britian

Which of the following events was a result of the Gold Rush?

• boomtowns

• immigration boom

• settlers moved east

• large number of farmers moved west

When settlers decided to move west on the Oregon Trail, they thought about the opportunity cost and settling in the west?

Which of the following decisions describes the relationship between an opportunity cost and settling in the west?

• Deciding who is going on the trip with you

• Deciding if the journey was worth the risks

• Deciding if you can financially afford the trip

• Deciding if the time it takes to travel is worth it

What statement describes opportunity cost?

• The act of producing goods efficiently

• The value of whatever is lost because a decision is made

• The different choices people often make when prices change

• The benefits of buyers and sellers choosing to exchange goods

What battle cry arose from the Texans' heroic stand at the Alamo?

• "Victory or Death"

• "Defend the Alamo"

• "Remember the Alamo"

• "Never forget San Antonio"

During westward expansion in America, what was the importance of the saying, "Remember the Alamo"?

• It was a reminder of a battle won.

• It motivated Mexican soldiers during future territorial battles against Mexico.

• It was an inspiration during future territorial battles against Mexico.

• It was a statement used when Texas declared independence from England.

What impact did steamboats have on the United States?

• They made the steam engine more effective.

• They made the transportation of goods and people easier.

• They made communication easier as more telegraph cables were built.

• They allowed the United States to become more connected with railroads.

Here are steam locomotives an example of technological improvement?

• They made processing cotton easier.

• They made communication across large areas easier.

• They made the transportation of goods and people across land faster.

• They made the transportation of goods and people across bodies of water faster.