Expansion of the United States (1801-1861)

Who was the President of the United States when the Louisiana Purchase was made?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

Which country did the United States buy Florida from?

• Mexico

• Spain

• Great Britain

• France

What was the main reason Andrew Jackson invaded Florida in 1817?

• To explore the land

• To fight the Seminole Wars

• To capture runaway slaves

• To establish a new colony

Which battle marked the beginning of the Texas Revolution?

• Battle of Gonzales

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of Buena Vista

What was the main purpose of the Oregon Trail?

• To find gold

• To trade with Native Americans

• To settle new lands

• To escape religious persecution

In what year did Oregon officially become a state?

• 1869

• 1859

• 1846

• 1821

Which territory was acquired through a treaty with Great Britain?

• Oregon

• Louisiana

• Florida

• Texas

What was the main conflict in the Mexican-American War?

• Border disputes

• Control of California

• Independence of Texas

• Trade rights

How much did the United States pay for the Gadsden Purchase?

• $5 million

• $10 million

• $15 million

• $20 million

Why was the Gadsden Purchase significant for the United States?

• It was the last territorial acquisition in the continental U.S.

• It doubled the size of the country

• It secured independence from Great Britain

• It allowed for the construction of a transcontinental railroad