Westward Expansion Quiz

Why did many people move west during the period of westward expansion?

• To escape from the city life

• Land opportunities for settlers

• To avoid taxes

• To find better schools

What was the Homestead Act of 1862?

• A law that allowed settlers to claim 160 acres of land for free

• A law that required settlers to pay for land in gold

• A law that restricted land ownership to only men

• A law that allowed settlers to claim 160 acres of government land

What was one of the main reasons the Homestead Act was passed?

• To encourage people to move east

• To encourage people to move west and settle new areas

• To increase taxes on land

• To limit the number of settlers

What were the requirements to apply for land under the Homestead Act?

• Must be at least 18 years old

• Must be at least 21 years old or the head of a household

• Must be a male citizen

• Must own a business

What was a challenge settlers faced when building a home on the homestead?

• Lack of water

• Lack of trees, leading to building homes from sod

• Lack of food

• Lack of animals

Which law forced the Cherokee Nation to leave their homes?

• The Homestead Act

• The Indian Removal Act

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Emancipation Proclamation

Who were the famous Sioux leaders that resisted the US government's efforts?

• Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse

• Geronimo and Cochise

• Tecumseh and Pontiac

• Red Cloud and Black Hawk

What was the name of the journey that the Cherokee people were forced to take?

• The Oregon Trail

• The Trail of Tears

• The Long Walk

• The Santa Fe Trail

What was a common form of opposition used by American Indians against westward expansion?

• Economic Sanctions

• Cultural Assimilation

• Diplomacy Efforts

• Technological Advancements

When did the Battle of the Little Bighorn take place?

• July 4, 1776

• June 25, 1876

• December 7, 1941

• November 11, 1918