Westward Expansion

What was the main purpose of the Oregon Trail?

• To create a path for military expeditions

• To connect the Great Lakes with the Gulf of Mexico

• To provide a route for settlers to travel from the Missouri River to the Oregon Territory.

• To establish a trade route with Mexico

What was the concept of Manifest Destiny?

• The concept of Manifest Destiny was the belief in the isolation of the United States from the North American continent.

• The concept of Manifest Destiny was the belief in the expansion of Canada across the North American continent.

• The concept of Manifest Destiny was the belief in the expansion of the United States across the North American continent.

• The concept of Manifest Destiny was the belief in the contraction of the United States across the North American continent.

Which president was a strong supporter of Manifest Destiny?

• John F. Kennedy

• James K. Polk

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

What event triggered the Gold Rush in California?

• Construction of the Transcontinental Railroad

• Signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Establishment of the California Gold Commission

• Discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill

What were the main challenges faced by the pioneers on the Oregon Trail?

• Mild weather, plentiful food and water, no threat of attacks

• Smooth journey, abundant resources, friendly Native American tribes

• Easy travel, good health, no need for protection

• Harsh weather, disease, lack of food and water, and threat of attacks from Native American tribes

What were the effects of westward expansion on Native American tribes?

• Increased economic opportunities for Native American tribes

• The effects of westward expansion on Native American tribes included displacement, violence, loss of traditional lands, broken treaties, and forced relocation onto reservations.

• Enhanced cultural preservation for Native American tribes

• Improved living conditions for Native American tribes

What role did the idea of 'gold fever' play in the Gold Rush?

• It had no impact on the Gold Rush

• It drove people to seek their fortune in gold mining and led to a rapid influx of prospectors to the gold fields.

• It caused people to lose interest in gold mining

• It led to a decrease in the number of prospectors in the gold fields

How did the Gold Rush impact the population of California?

• The Gold Rush only impacted the population of other states, not California.

• The Gold Rush had no impact on the population of California.

• The Gold Rush significantly increased the population of California.

• The Gold Rush decreased the population of California.

What were the dangers of traveling on the Oregon Trail?

• Bandit attacks

• Disease, accidents, harsh weather, and attacks by Native American tribes.

• Lack of food and water

• Insect infestations

What were the economic opportunities that attracted people to move west during the 19th century?

• Land for farming, discovery of gold and other minerals, and potential for new businesses and industries

• Availability of advanced technology

• Abundance of water sources

• Establishment of new educational institutions