Official Westward Expansion Review Game

What was the primary idea behind Manifest Destiny?

• Expansion of democracy
• Economic growth
• Spreading of religion
• Expansion of national borders

Who is credited with coining the term "Manifest Destiny"?

• John Adams
• John O'Sullivan
• Thomas Jefferson
• Andrew Jackson

Which of the following groups were NOT part of the diverse population on the Western frontier during Manifest Destiny?

• Native Americans
• Mexicans
• European nobility
• Chinese immigrants

Where did the overland trails typically begin?

• St. Louis, Missouri
• Independence, Missouri
• Kansas City, Missouri
• Omaha, Nebraska

How many people per year began their journey from Independence, Missouri, by the mid-1840s?

• About 500
• About 1,000
• About 2,000
• About 5,000

What was the average duration of the journey along the Oregon Trail?

• 3 months
• 6 months
• 9 months
• 12 months

Which of the following was NOT a condition faced by travelers on the overland trails?

• Heat
• Disease
• Hurricanes
• Snow

What was the estimated survival rate for those undertaking the journey?

• 1 in 5
• 1 in 10
• 1 in 25
• 1 in 20

What was identified as the biggest threat to travelers on the overland trails?

• Disease/injury
• Native American attacks
• Starvation
• Animal attacks

How did changing seasons affect conditions along the overland trails?

• They didn't affect conditions at all
• They made the journey easier
• They made the journey more dangerous
• They had no impact on the journey