Westward Expansion Quiz

What was the Louisiana Purchase?

• The Louisiana Purchase was a trade agreement between the United States and Spain in 1803.
• The Louisiana Purchase was a diplomatic treaty between France and England in 1803.
• The Louisiana Purchase was the acquisition of the territory of Louisiana by the United States from France in 1803.
• The Louisiana Purchase was a military conflict between France and the United States in 1803.

List 4 Westward Expansion Territories. (Use your map).

• Utah Territory
• Montana Territory
• Oregon Territory, Texas, California, New Mexico Territory
• Louisiana Territory

What is the belief that Americans should claim land from the east coast to the west coast of America?

• Westward Expansion
• Fate of the Union
• Divine Right
• Manifest Destiny

Which 2 people were asked by Thomas Jefferson to explore the Louisiana Territory?

(a)  

What was the famous trail used by settlers? (Hint: game).

• I don't know!!

• Oregon Trail

• Santa Fe Trail

• California Trail

Which President made Native Americans leave their homeland?

• George Washington
• Andrew Jackson
• Abraham Lincoln
• Thomas Jefferson

What law was passed that forced Native American off their land, because the government needed resources?

• Trail of Tears Act
• Land Seizure Act
• Indian Removal Act of 1830
• Native American Expulsion Law

What is the term that made hundreds of thousands of people “rush” to California?

(a)