Westward Expansion Review

What was the first system of government in the United States that failed?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The United States Constitution

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Declaration of Independence

Which document unified the states and created a three-branch system of government in the United States?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The United States Constitution

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Declaration of Independence

What was the geographical extent of the land given to the United States by the British after the Revolutionary War?

• From the Appalachian Mountains to the Mississippi River

• From the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean

• From the Atlantic Ocean to the Appalachian Mountains

• From the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico

What was a major issue the United States government faced as new states were added to the country?

• Deciding on the issue of slavery

• Establishing a national bank

• Creating a national education system

• Building a national railway

What was the process called that involved the rapid growth of U.S. territory from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean?

• Westward Expansion

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The Gold Rush

• The Industrial Revolution

What were some methods through which the United States expanded its territory during Westward Expansion?

• Purchases, wars, and treaties

• Exploration, colonization, and trade

• Immigration, industrialization, and innovation

• Diplomacy, alliances, and negotiations

What were some of the impacts of Westward Expansion on indigenous groups and enslaved people?

• Devastating effects

• Economic prosperity

• Cultural exchange

• Technological advancement