America The Story of Us: Part Three

What event marked the beginning of the American expansion westward?

• The discovery of gold in California

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The construction of the Cumberland Gap

• The meteorite hitting the Appalachian Mountains

Who was Daniel Boone?

• A Native American chief

• A woodsman, hunter, and explorer

• The President of the United States

• A schoolteacher

What was the significance of the Cumberland Gap?

• It was a gateway to the west for American settlers

• It was the site of a major gold discovery

• It was where the Declaration of Independence was signed

• It was the capital of the new American nation

What year did Lewis and Clark set out on their expedition?

• 1846

• 1804

• 1803

• 1775

What was the main goal of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• To map a route to the Pacific Ocean

• To find a direct route to India

• To establish trade with Native American tribes

• To discover new lands for colonization

What helped Lewis and Clark survive their expedition?

• A detailed map from previous explorers

• Advanced weapons and technology

• Guidance and assistance from Sacagawea

• A large military escort

What was the main commodity that drove early American trappers west?

• Tobacco

• Gold

• Beaver pelts

• Cotton

What was the fate of the Donner Party?

• They established the first transcontinental railroad

• They discovered a major gold vein

• They were the first to settle California

• They resorted to cannibalism to survive

What year did the California Gold Rush begin?

• 1776

• 1900

• 1848

• 1861

What was a major consequence of the California Gold Rush?

• The creation of the first national parks

• The extinction of the beaver population

• The establishment of the first universities in the West

• The rapid population growth of California