Quiz on Westward Expansion

Which trail was a major route for settlers moving west in the 1800s?

• Oregon Trail

• Santa Fe Trail

• California Trail

• Mormon Trail

Who coined the term 'Manifest Destiny'?

• John O'Sullivan

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

• James K. Polk

Who was the President of the United States during the Oregon boundary dispute with Britain?

• James K. Polk

• Andrew Jackson

• John Tyler

• Martin Van Buren

Which battle became a symbol of resistance and sacrifice for Texas independence?

• The Alamo

• San Jacinto

• Goliad

• San Antonio

What was the outcome of the Mexican-American War?

• Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo

• Mexican victory

• American annexation of Mexico

• Status quo ante bellum

What was the belief that the United States was destined to expand across the North American continent?

• Manifest Destiny

• American Exceptionalism

• Isolationism

• Imperialism

Which event marked the beginning of the Gold Rush in California?

• Discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill

• California becoming a state

• Mexican-American War

• Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo

What was one of the reasons for moving west during the 19th century?

• Economic opportunities

• Political freedom

• Social equality

• Religious persecution

What was the main cause of the Texas Revolution?

• Desire for independence from Mexico

• Economic opportunities

• Religious freedom

• Political stability

What was the primary reason for the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• To map and explore the Louisiana Purchase

• To find a direct water route to the Pacific Ocean

• To establish trade with Native American tribes

• To claim land for the United States before European powers could