Westward Expansion Quiz

Who did America fight in the War of 1812?

• France
• Great Britain

• Mexico
• Canada

What were the 3 main causes of the War of 1812?

• Great Britain wanted more land, freedom, and slaves

• Access to rivers, Food, and Establish peace with Native Americans

• Impressment, Trade routes, and Arming Native Americans

The White House and Capitol buildings were burned during which war?

• The Revolutionary War
• The War of 1812
• Spanish American War

• The Civil War

What is another name for the Star Spangled Banner?

• Declaration of Independence

• Fort McHenry

• Pledge of Allegiance

• National Anthem

True or False: Advances in technology made life better and easier for everyone.

• True

• False

What are the 3 main reasons Americans went West?

• Money, fame, and family

• Land, money, and freedom

• Land, new homes, and friends

• Land, jobs, and to see new places

The Rocky Mountains are an example of a ______.

• Physical Gateway

• Physical Barrier

• Physical Opportunity

After buying the land from France, who did Thomas Jefferson hire to explore the Louisiana Territory?

• Daniel Boone

• Lewis and Clark

• Francis Scott Key

• Christopher Columbus

In addition to making maps, what is another contribution Lewis and Clark made toward Westward Expansion?

• Wrote about new plants and animals

• Made friends with the British

• Started a new town in Oregon

Who was defeated at the Alamo?

• The Mexicans

• The Texans