jr grade 5 ss unit 7

What was one of the main reasons for the U.S. expansion westward?

• To acquire more land for agriculture
• To spread democracy
• To find new trade routes
• To escape religious persecution

What was the main route for Americans going west called?

• Oregon Trail
• Lewis and Clark Trail
• Appalachian Trail
• Wilderness Rd

What was the main purpose of the Wilderness Road?

• To facilitate military movements
• To provide a path for settlers moving west
• To serve as a trade route with Native Americans
• To connect the East Coast to the West

Which of the following best describes the significance of the Louisiana Purchase?

• It ended the War of 1812
• It doubled the size of the United States
• It created a new political party
• It established the first national park

Which president believed that expanding the U.S. was essential to its success?

• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• James Madison
• John Adams

What was one of the main reasons for the U.S. to expand its territory in the early 1800s?

• To create alliances with European nations
• To establish a monarchy
• To find new resources and land
• To reduce the population in the East

What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase?

• It ended the War of 1812
• It doubled the size of the U.S.
• It created a new state
• It established the first national park

What motivated Lewis and Clark to embark on their expedition?

• To map the eastern United States
• To find a route to the Pacific Ocean
• To explore the Louisiana Territory
• To establish trade with Native Americans

What was the primary goal of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• To explore the Great Lakes
• To find a route to the Pacific Ocean
• To establish trade with Native Americans
• To map the eastern United States

What was one reason the U.S. did not take sides in the conflict between France and Great Britain before the War of 1812?

• To maintain trade relations
• To avoid conflict with Native Americans
• To strengthen alliances with European powers
• To focus on westward expansion