Westward Expansion and Native American Experience Quiz

What was the purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• To search for gold

• To establish a new colony

• To explore the Louisiana Purchase territory

• To find a new trade route to Asia

What was the role of Sacagawea in the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• She served as an interpreter and guide

• She was the expedition leader

• She was in charge of navigation

• She was a cook for the team

What was the impact of the Indian Removal Act of 1830?

• It improved the living conditions of Native Americans

• It provided land for Native American reservations

• It forced Native Americans to relocate west of the Mississippi River

• It led to peaceful cooperation with Native Americans

What was the significance of the discovery in California in 1848?

• Discovery of silver

• Discovery of gold

• Discovery of coal

• Discovery of oil

What was the Trail of Tears?

• A route for the transcontinental railroad

• A forced relocation of Native Americans

• A path used by gold miners

• A famous trade route in the West

What was the biggest impact of westward expansion?

• Development of new technologies

• Growth of the United States territory

• Improved relations with Native Americans

• Increased trade with Europe

What was the main source of power for transportation shown in the image?

• Electricity

• Wind

• Steam

• Animals

What was the main source of power for transportation shown in the image?

• Electricity

• Wind

• Steam

• Animals

What did the Cherokee call the route they were forced to walk from their homeland to reservation land?

• Nightmare Road

• Indian Removal Act

• Custer’s Last Stand

• Trail of Tears

Who gave away or sold very cheap land on the Great Plains?