American Expansion Quiz

What term was used to describe the belief that Americans were destined to expand to the western shores of the Pacific by the 1840s?

• Golden Opportunity

• American Dream

• Manifest Destiny

• Western Promise

For how long had Americans been moving west prior to the 1840s?

• Over 50 years

• Over 100 years

• Over 150 years

• Over 200 years

Which U.S. President is noted for encouraging expansion and influencing Americans to believe that the West was theirs to claim?

• President Lincoln

• President Washington

• President Polk

• President Jefferson

What was one of the main reasons poor farmers moved west during the expansion period?

• Availability of industrial jobs

• Rich cultural opportunities

• Cheap land

• Maritime resources

How did the rich soil of the western land contribute to the migration westward?

• It was believed to restore prosperity through farming.

• It offered valuable minerals for mining.

• It supported better housing constructions.

• It was ideal for setting up factories.

What was a significant reason for immigrants moving west?

• To join scientific expeditions

• To escape troubles in their home countries

• To establish new educational institutions

• To explore uncharted territories

What was one of the reasons that motivated the Mormons to move West in the 19th century?

• To find new employment opportunities

• To escape persecution from the East

• To establish trade routes with Asia

• To explore uncharted territories

Which of the following was a reason for people moving West for adventure and a new start?

• Desire for religious freedom

• Interest in scientific research

• Seeking wealth through gold, silver, and land

• None of the above

What motivated missionaries to move West in the 19th century?

• To share the Gospel with Indians and new settlers

• To escape natural disasters

• To search for precious stones

• To conduct educational seminars

What type of riches motivated people to move West, contributing to their desire for wealth?

• Cultural artifacts

• Gold, silver, and land

• Exotic plants

• Marine resources