Westward Expansion Unit Assessment Review

What was one cause of the War of 1812?

• A. disagreements over slavery

• B. gaining independence

• C. Seeking religious freedom

• D. sailing the Atlantic Ocean freely

Answer explanation

Sailing the ocean freely led to the impressment of American Soldiers by British ships. This then led to the United States needing to defend ourselves and stand up to Britain as a country.

Which of the following would be a headline reflecting events following the end of the War of 1812?

• Unsteady Truce Threatens to Prolong U.S. War

• U.S. People Lose Confidence as a World Power

• Young Nation Falls at the Feet of the British Empire

• United States Gains Respect of Nations of the World

Answer explanation

After we defeated Britain in the War of 1812, we were fully respected as a new nation.

One outcome of the War of 1812 was the writing of which famous work?

• A. “Yankee Doodle”

• B. The Pledge of Allegiance

• C. "The Star-Spangled Banner"

• D. The Declaration of Independence

Answer explanation

During the Battle of Baltimore, Fort McHenry was bombed for 25 hours straight. A lawyer named Frances Scott Key wrote a poem depicting the single American Flag that was still standing. "Our Flag was still there...." became a symbol of American perseverance and pride. This poem became the "Star Spangled Banner"

Which concept is illustrated by the events shown on the map?

• Annexation

• Industrialization

• Nationalism

• Manifest Destiny

Answer explanation

Manifest Destiny was the phrase used to describe our American right to expand our nation from the East to the West coasts.

Which of the following describes how the addition of the Louisiana Purchase impacted the United States?

• The size of the United States doubled.

• The United States extended to the Pacific Ocean.

• The state of Texas was added to the United States.

• The Rocky Mountains became part of the United States.

Answer explanation

828,000 square miles was purchased from France and DOUBLED the size of the U.S!

Those who supported the idea of Manifest Destiny believed that the United States should —

• stretch from ocean to ocean

• spread democracy overseas

• pay settlers to live on the plains

• give land to American Indian tribes

In addition to mapping the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark also contributed to Americans’ knowledge about —

• farming practices

• French fur trappers

• American Indian tribes

• gold and silver deposits in the west

Answer explanation

Thanks to Sacagawea, Lewis and Clark were able to survive the expedition and gather useful information about American Indian Tribes.

How did the Trail of Tears affect American Indian groups living in the Southeast in the 1830’s?

• It helped American Indians improve their farming and agriculture practices, which increased trade with the settlers.

• It forced American Indians to move off their land, which resulted in many falling ill and dying while traveling.

• It caused an alliance between American Indians and Great Britain, which helped American Indians expand their territory.

• It increased American Indian support of President Jackson, which helped his re-election campaign.

The Lewis and Clark expedition was an important event in US history because:

• it marked the first successful American expedition to the Pacific Coast.

• it resulted in the discovery of gold in California.

• it led to the immediate settlement of the western territories.

• it was the first expedition to use steam-powered boats.

The Industrial Revolution was a period of significant change. What was one of the main features of this era?

• The widespread use of steam power

• The discovery of electricity

• The invention of the airplane

• The development of the internet

Answer explanation

Steam powered engines allowed the shipment of goods from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific coast. This helped us complete our belief of Manifest Destiny.