Westward Expansion Quiz

What was one cause of the War of 1812?

• disagreements over slavery

• gaining independence

• seeking religious freedom

• sailing the Atlantic Ocean freely

Which of the following would be a headline reflecting events following the end of the War of 1812?

• Unsteady Truce Threatens to Prolong U.S. War

• U.S. People Lose Confidence as a World Power

• Young Nation Falls at the Feet of the British Empire

• United States Gains Respect of Nations of the World

One outcome of the War of 1812 was the writing of which famous work?

• Yankee Doodle

• The Pledge of Allegiance

• The Star-Spangled Banner

• The Declaration of Independence

Use the map to answer the question below. Which concept is illustrated by the events shown on the map?

• Annexation

• Manifest Destiny

• Nationalism

• Industrialization

Use the map to answer the question below. Which of the following describes how the addition of the Louisiana Purchase impacted the United States?

• The size of the United States doubled.

• The United States extended to the Pacific Ocean.

• The state of Texas was added to the United States.

• The Rocky Mountains became part of the United States.

Those who supported the idea of Manifest Destiny believed that the United States should —

• stretch from ocean to ocean

• spread democracy overseas

• pay settlers to live on the plains

• give land to American Indian tribes

In addition to mapping the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark also contributed to Americans’ knowledge about —

• farming practices

• French fur trappers

• American Indian tribes

• gold and silver deposits in the west

How did the Trail of Tears affect American Indian groups living in the Southeast in the 1830’s?

• It helped American Indians improve their farming and agriculture practices, which increased trade with the settlers.

• It forced American Indians to move off their land, which resulted in many falling ill and dying while traveling.

• It caused an alliance between American Indians and Great Britain, which helped American Indians expand their territory.

• It increased American Indian support of President Jackson, which helped his re-election campaign.

What was a significant effect of the California Gold Rush in the mid-19th century?

• Decrease in westward expansion

• Establishment of the first national bank

• Significant population increase in California

• Reduction in the price of gold worldwide

Which invention most contributed to the increase in American industrial productivity during the early 19th century?

• The cotton gin

• The steam engine

• The telegraph

• The mechanical reaper