Westward Expansion

What was one of the causes of the War of 1812?

• The United States charged Great Britain a tax.

• Great Britain charged the United States a tax for trading with France.

• The United States wanted to expand westward.

• Great Britain wanted to buy Louisiana.

Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Sacajawea

• Francis Scott Key

• Sitting Bull

What was the biggest danger on the Oregon Trail?

• Native American attacks

• Wild animals

• Disease

• Lack of food

Which river was an excellent trade route and had the port city of New Orleans?

• Mississippi River

• Missouri River

• Colorado River

• Ohio River

Who helped Lewis and Clark cross the Rocky Mountains?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Sacajawea

• Sitting Bull

• Francis Scott Key

What did the Lewis and Clark expedition inspire settlers to do?

• Move to California

• Create the Oregon Trail

• Fight in the War of 1812

• Write the Star Spangled Banner

Which Native American leader won the Battle of Little Bighorn?

• Sacajawea

• Sitting Bull

• Francis Scott Key

• Thomas Jefferson

What did the British encourage Native Americans to do during the War of 1812?

• Trade with France

• Fight back against the settlers

• Move to Oklahoma

• Write songs

What was the Trail of Tears?

• A battle during the War of 1812

• A journey where Native American tribes were forced to march to Oklahoma

• A path taken by Lewis and Clark

• A trade route along the Mississippi River

Which country did Texas first belong to?

• France

• Great Britain

• Spain

• Canada