Westward Expansion and Early American Struggles Quiz

What was the fate of the Donner Party during their westward journey?

• They successfully settled in California

• They returned to the East

• Many perished due to harsh conditions

• They discovered gold

Which territory doubled the size of the United States in 1803?

• Oregon Country

• Florida

• Louisiana Territory

• Texas

Who led the exploration of the southern portion of the Louisiana Territory?

• Lewis and Clark

• Zebulon Pike

• Meriwether Lewis

• William Clark

What was the primary reason Texas was initially refused entry into the Union?

• Religious differences

• Lack of population

• Fear of war with Mexico

• Economic concerns

Which treaty divided the Oregon Country between the U.S. and Britain?

• Treaty of Paris

• Oregon Treaty

• Rush-Bagot Agreement

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

What was the outcome of the Mexican-American War?

• Britain intervened

• The U.S. acquired the Mexican session

• Texas remained independent

• Mexico gained territory

Which Supreme Court case ruled that crimes on Native American land cannot be tried in state courts?

• Marbury v. Madison

• McGirt v. Oklahoma

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Plessy v. Ferguson

What was the primary purpose of the Gadsden Purchase?

• To increase cotton production

• To build a railroad

• To settle border disputes

• To gain fishing rights

Hey there, history buffs! Avery asked a fun trivia: The (a)   acquired Louisiana from (b)   for a whopping (c)   dollars. Can you fill in the blanks?

• United States

• France

• 15 million

• Mexico

• Spain

• 5 million

• 8 million

• 100 thousand

• Great Britain

Hey Abigail, Mia, and Isla! Let's explore history together. Complete the three effects of the Louisiana Purchase: (a)   the size of the United States. Control of the Mississippi River (b)   American (c)   . Have (d)   to the (e)  

• Doubled

• protected

• shipping

• complete access

• Port of New Orleans