Interim - Westward Expansion

Why would a family that lived comfortably in a city on the East Coast decide to move west on the Oregon Trail?

• To figure out the best result possible

• To figure out how to make the most money

• To figure out who can give them advice

• To figure out if the reward is larger than the risk

Why were Lewis and Clark sent to explore the western land of the United States?

• To find gold

• To find new land to live on

• To find a waterway to the Pacific Ocean

• To find new ways to expand the United States

What country sold the land known as the Louisiana Purchase to the United States?

• Italy

• Spain

• France

• Great Britain

Which of the following events was a result of the Gold Rush?

• A. boomtowns

• B. immigration boom

• C. settlers moved east

• D. large number of farmers moved west

Which of the following decisions describes the relationship between an opportunity cost and settling in the west?

• Deciding who is going on the trip with you

• Deciding if the journey was worth the risks

• Deciding if you can financially afford the trip

• Deciding if the time it takes to travel is worth it

Which statement describes opportunity cost?

• The act of producing goods efficiently

• The value of whatever is lost because a decision is made

• The different choices people often make when prices change

• The benefits of buyers and sellers choosing to exchange goods

What battle cry arose from the Texans' heroic stand at the Alamo?

• "Victory or Death!"

• "Defend the Alamo!"

• "Remember the Alamo!"

• "Never forget San Antonio!"

During westward expansion in America, what was the importance of the saying, “Remember the Alamo”?

• It was a reminder of a battle won by the Americans.

• It motivated Mexican soldiers during future territorial battles.

• It was an inspiration during future territorial battles against Mexico.

• It was a statement used when Texas declared independence from England.

What impact did steamboats have on the United States?

• They made the steam engine more effective.

• They made the transportation of goods and people easier.

• They made communication easier as more telegraph cables were built.

• They allowed the United States to become more connected with railroads.

How are steam locomotives an example of technological improvement?

• They made processing cotton easier.

• They made communication across large areas easier.

• They made the transportation of goods and people across land faster.

• They made the transportation of goods and people across bodies of water faster.