Westward Expansion Vocabulary

The definition of 'Westward Expansion' is:

• The movement of settlers and immigrants from the eastern United States to the western territories.

• The expansion of European countries into the Americas.

• The industrial growth in the eastern United States.

• The development of the railroad system in the United States.

The definition of 'Map Legend' is:

• A symbol on a map that represents a specific feature or location.

• A list that explains the symbols and colors used on a map.

• A type of map that shows elevation and terrain.

• A tool used to measure distances on a map.

The definition of 'Compass Rose' is:

• A tool used for drawing circles

• A navigational instrument showing directions

• A type of flower

• A mathematical concept

The definition of 'Cardinal Directions' is:

• North, South, East, and West

• Up, Down, Left, and Right

• Forward, Backward, Sideways, and Diagonal

• Above, Below, Beside, and Across

What is the definition of 'Manifest Destiny'?

• A belief in the expansion of the US across the American continents

• A policy of isolationism

• A strategy for economic growth

• A cultural exchange program

The Louisiana Purchase refers to the acquisition of territory by the United States from which country?

• Spain

• France

• Mexico

• United Kingdom

The significance of Lewis & Clark in American history is:

• They led the first successful expedition to the moon.

• They were the first to sign the Declaration of Independence.

• They explored and mapped the western portion of the United States.

• They invented the steam engine.

The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was a significant agreement. What were its effects?

• It ended the Mexican-American War and led to the U.S. acquiring territories like California and New Mexico.

• It was a trade agreement between the U.S. and Mexico.

• It established the borders between the U.S. and Canada.

• It was a peace treaty between Spain and Mexico.

The Gadsden Purchase was a significant land acquisition by the United States from Mexico. What was its importance?

• It provided land for a southern transcontinental railroad.

• It resolved border disputes between the U.S. and Canada.

• It was the first purchase of land from Mexico.

• It led to the discovery of gold in California.

The Oregon Treaty was an agreement between which two countries and what did it accomplish?

• United States and Canada; it established the 49th parallel as the border between the two countries.

• United States and Mexico; it resulted in the annexation of Texas.

• United States and Great Britain; it established the 49th parallel as the border between the U.S. and British North America.

• United States and France; it led to the purchase of the Louisiana Territory.