Westward Expansion

What was the main reason for westward expansion in the 19th century?

• search for religious freedom

• escaping a natural disaster

• educational opportunities

• Manifest Destiny

What was the primary mode of transportation for Pioneers on the Oregon Trail?

• steamboats

• covered wagons

• horses

• railroads

What was the main reason for the Louisiana Purchase?

• to acquire new technology

• to gain access to western lands

• to expand opportunities to find gold

• to establish a military alliance with France

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Why was Sacagawea important during the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• She was a skilled navigator.

• She helped as a guide and interpreter.

• She served as a military strategist.

• She was a famous artist.

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CCSS.RL.8.9

What was the act of forcing American sailors to serve in the British navy?

• Impressment

• Quartering

• Interpreting

• Destiny

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CCSS.RL.8.9

What was a route that Pioneers used to travel from the East to the Oregon Territory in the 1800s?

• Missouri River

• Northwest Passage

• Oregon Trail

• Mormon Trail

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which of the following was a main cause of the War of 1812?

• The Mexican-American War

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• Impressment and trade issues with Britain

Why did many Americans migrate to Texas in the 1820s and 1830s?

• to escape religious persecution

• to find gold and riches

• to seek new opportunities for farming and land

• to join the Mexican army

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What impact did the discovery of gold in California have on the population?

• rapid growth population

• decreased population

• no significant change

• stagnant growth population

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Which of the following was NOT a challenge faced on the Oregon Trail?

• unknown lands

• harsh weather

• conflict with Indigenous people

• religious persecution

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9