Westward Expansion Test

Which of these was NOT a goal of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• To explore and map the Louisiana Territory
• To establish trade with Mexico
• To find a water route to the Pacific Ocean
• To establish trade with Indigenous groups
• To claim the land in the West for the United States

In general, which group earned the most money during the California Gold Rush?

• Gold seekers (prospectors & miners)
• Indigenous people
• Merchants who catered to gold seekers
• Chinese Immigrants

What is the name of the first battle of the Texas Revolution? Hint: It involved retrieving a cannon.

• Battle of the Alamo
• Battle of Gonzales
• Battle of San Jacinto
• Battle of Goliad

Which U.S. President signed the Indian Removal Act of 1830?

• James K. Polk
• Thomas Jefferson
• John Quincy Adams
• Andrew Jackson

Choose all that were hardships faced by emigrants on the Oregon Trail:

• disease
• running out of food
• bad weather
• accidents with the wagon
• horses being too happy

Describe the Louisiana Purchase in at least two sentences.

(a)  

Trail 1: Which trail is this?

• Oregon Trail
• Mormon Trail
• Mexico Trail
• Santa Fe Trail
• California Trail

Trail 2: Which Trail is this?

• Oregon Trail
• Mormon Trail
• Mexico Trail
• Santa Fe Trail
• California Trail

Trail 3: Which Trail is this?

• Oregon Trail
• Mormon Trail
• Mexico Trail
• Santa Fe Trail
• California Trail

Trail 4: Which Trail is this?

• Oregon Trail
• Mormon Trail
• Mexico Trail
• Santa Fe Trail
• California Trail