Westward Expansion Test

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1. How did the Indian Removal Act of 1830 contribute to U.S. territorial expansion?

• It established treaties that allowed Native American tribes to govern newly acquired territories.
• It opened land in the southeastern United States for white settlement, especially for agricultural use.
• It resulted in the peaceful coexistence of Native American tribes with European settlers.
• It restricted U.S. settlement to land east of the Mississippi River.

1. Which of the following was a direct result of the United States' belief in Manifest Destiny for Native American communities?

• Increased land rights and autonomy (rights) for Native Americans
• Widespread forced relocation and the Trail of Tears
• Establishment of permanent peace treaties with Native tribes
• Protection of Native American culture and traditions

3. What was one of the most significant effects of the Indian Removal Act on the Cherokee Nation?

• The Cherokee were given full citizenship and rights in the state of Georgia.
• The Cherokee were forced to relocate to land west of the Mississippi River, known as Indian Territory.
• The Cherokee were allowed to govern themselves and maintain their traditional way of life.
• The Cherokee successfully negotiated with the U.S. government to stay in their ancestral lands.

4. Which of the following best describes the conditions faced by Native American tribes during the forced relocation known as the Trail of Tears?

• Native Americans were provided with safe, well-organized transportation and shelter.
• The tribes successfully negotiated for better treatment during their relocation.
• The tribes experienced harsh weather, inadequate food, and disease, leading to the deaths of thousands.
• The relocation was completed in a few weeks with minimal disruption to Native American communities.

5. Which of the following was the role of the U.S. military in the Indian Removal and the Trail of Tears?

• The military provided aid and protection to Native American tribes during their relocation.
• The military was tasked with negotiating treaties that allowed Native Americans to stay on their land.
• The military forced Native American tribes to leave their lands and escorted them to the western territories.
• The military worked to prevent settlers from encroaching on Native American lands.

6. What was one major long-term effect of the Indian Removal Act on Native American communities?

• Native American tribes were able to peacefully coexist with settlers in the western territories.
• Native American populations in the southeastern U.S. greatly increased following the relocation.
• Native American tribes became a powerful political force in the U.S. government.
• Many Native American tribes lost their cultural heritage and traditional lands due to forced relocation.

7. Which of the following was a major economic effect of the completion of the Erie Canal in 1825?

• It led to the creation of a new form of currency in New York State.
• It made New York City the nation's primary port for importing goods from Europe.
• It connected the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean, reducing transportation costs and stimulating trade.
• It limited trade between New York State and the rest of the United States.

8. How did the construction of the Erie Canal contribute to westward expansion in the United States?

• It provided a faster and cheaper route for settlers to travel westward.
• It allowed the U.S. government to easily transport military troops to the western territories.
• It opened trade routes between the North and South, facilitating the spread of slavery.
• It connected the United States to European countries, making westward expansion less important.

9. What was a long-term impact (effect) of the Mexican Cession on U.S. expansionism?

• It marked the end of U.S. territorial growth in North America.
• It led to peaceful negotiations between the U.S. and Mexico over shared territories.
• It resulted in the immediate establishment of new states in the western territories.
• It solidified the idea of Manifest Destiny, with the U.S. now stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific.