Westward Expansion Quiz review

What was the name of the famous expedition that explored the western territories after the Louisiana Purchase?

• The Columbus Expedition

• The Lewis and Clark Expedition

• The Jackson Journey

• The Western Voyage

Which of these was a main reason many people moved west during the 1800s?

• To escape cold weather

• To find entertainment

• To claim free or cheap land

• To visit family members

What was the name of the disease that affected many pioneers traveling west on wagon trains?

• Cholera

• Cancer

• Common cold

• Chickenpox

What famous trail did many pioneers use to travel from Missouri to Oregon?

• The Appalachian Trail

• The Rocky Mountain Trail

• The Oregon Trail

• The Pioneer Path

Which of these groups faced displacement due to westward expansion?

• European settlers

• Native American tribes

• Mexican farmers

• Canadian traders

What was the term for the belief that the United States should expand across North America?

• Western Dream

• American Progress

• Manifest Destiny

• Continental March

Which invention helped connect the east and west coasts of the United States?

• The steamboat

• The automobile

• The airplane

• The transcontinental railroad

What was the name of the 1849 event that drew thousands of people to California?

• The Great Migration

• The Gold Rush

• The Land Race

• The Western Movement