Westward Expansion

The War of 1812 involved which of the following events?

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Attack on Pearl Harbor

• The British burning important buildings in Washington, D.C.

Between 1804 and 1806, Lewis and Clark went on an important expedition. What was their main goal?

• To explore the Louisiana Territory

• To find gold in California

• To establish trade with Mexico

• To start a new colony

With the Louisiana Purchase, the United States acquired which territory?

• Florida

• Texas

• Land west of the Mississippi River

• Oregon

The forced relocation of American Indians was called the ___________.

• Silk Road

• Trail of Tears

• California Gold Rush

• Oregon Territory

What was the outcome of the War of 1812 for the U.S.?

• Gained control of Canada

• Lost to Great Britain

• Increased national pride

• Ended westward expansion

What was the purpose of the Northwest Ordinance?

• To establish laws for new territories

• To build a new capital city

• To create a new flag for the U.S.

• To end the War of 1812

The Gold Rush in California lead to __________________.

• A decrease in population

• An increase in mining towns

• The end of westward expansion

• The start of the Industrial Revolution

Sacagawea played an important role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition. What did she do to help?

• She was the leader

• She was the mapmaker

• She acted as a guide and translator

• She funded the expedition

True or false?

Many settlers moved west during the 1800s to seek opportunities and land.

• True

• False

The pioneers on the Oregon Trail faced many challenges. Which was one of the challenges they had to overcome?

• Easy mountain paths

• Plenty of food and water

• Harsh weather and disease

• Crowded cities