Westward Expansion Vocabulary Terms

What is the definition of the word 'Canal'?

• A man-made waterway used for transportation or irrigation

• A natural river flowing through a city

• A type of bridge used for crossing rivers

• A large lake used for recreational activities

The word 'Pioneer' is defined as:

• A person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area.

• A person who follows others in exploring new areas.

• A person who avoids exploring new areas.

• A person who is indifferent to new areas.

Define the term 'Manifest Destiny', including a synonym or example and an image.

• Manifest Destiny refers to the 19th-century doctrine that the expansion of the US throughout the American continents was both justified and inevitable.

• Manifest Destiny is a term used to describe the belief in the divine right to expand territory, similar to imperialism.

• Manifest Destiny is a concept that involves the expansion of a country's borders through peaceful means only.

• Manifest Destiny is a modern political strategy focused on economic growth and technological advancement.

The term 'Forty-niners' in Western History refers to:

• A group of people who participated in the California Gold Rush of 1849

• A famous American football team

• A type of gold coin

• A historical novel

The term 'Gold Rush' is defined as:

• A period of rapid migration to an area where gold has been discovered

• A slow and steady economic growth

• A type of precious metal

• A famous historical battle

The word 'Fugitive' is defined as:

• A person who is fleeing from custody or avoiding arrest

• A person who is seeking employment

• A person who is traveling for leisure

• A person who is studying for an exam

The term 'Oregon Trail' is defined as:

• A historic east-west wagon route that connected the Missouri River to valleys in Oregon.

• A modern highway in Oregon.

• A type of trail mix popular in the Pacific Northwest.

• A fictional path in a video game.

These were set aside for Native Americans to live on:

• Reservation

• Removal Act

• Jacksonian Democracy Land Grants

• Plantations

The term 'Trail of Tears' is defined as:

• A joyful journey

• A forced relocation of Native Americans

• A scenic hiking trail

• A historical trade route

What was the primary purpose of the Oregon Trail?

• For settlers to travel to the west coast of the United States

• To establish trade routes with Native American tribes

• For military expeditions against the British in Canada