Westward Expansion Quiz

Which of the following was built from Maryland to Illinois to help connect eastern states to new territories in the West?

• a. The Erie Canal

• b. The Wilderness Road

• c. The National Road

• d. The Interstate Highway

How did the U.S. acquire the Oregon Territory from Great Britain?

• The United States stole the land from Great Britain

• Great Britain sold all their territory in the region to the United States for $5 million

• Great Britain and Mexico fought a war over the territory

• The two countries signed a treaty dividing the land in half at the 49th Parallel

Why did the Mormons settle in Utah in the 1800s?

• The Mormons were looking for a new place to worship their faith freely

• The Mormons wanted to establish military forts in the West

• The Mormons traveled west in search of gold and riches

• None of the above

What did Spain do after Andrew Jackson invaded Florida?

• Spain declared war on the U.S.

• Spain signed a treaty with the U.S. selling them Florida.

• Spain kicked out all Americans and kept Florida.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

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CCSS.RL.6.2

In the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, Mexico gave up half of its territory to the United States.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.8.9

Chinese immigrants in California during the Gold Rush faced discrimination.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.8.9

Moses Austin was given permission from Spain to settle what state?

• Florida

• Texas

• California

• New Mexico

The territory of Florida was added to the United States in the year (a)   .

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Texas was annexed to the United States in the year (a)   .

The (a)   was acquired by the United States from Mexico in 1853 for $10 million in order to build a railroad line in the region.

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