Old St 2 Review Westward Expansion and Its Impact

How did the Louisiana Territory contribute to the spread of democracy?

• By restricting land sales to wealthy individuals

• By providing additional government-owned land for purchase

• By limiting voting rights to property owners

• By increasing taxes on agricultural products

What was the significance of the Northwest Ordinance in the context of westward expansion?

• It restricted the expansion of slavery

• It allowed states to join the Union on equal terms

• It limited the rights of Native Americans

• It increased tariffs on imported goods

How did the westward movement affect Native Americans in the southeast?

• They gained new territories

• They were displaced to the Indian Territory in Oklahoma

• They were granted equal voting rights

• They formed alliances with settlers

What was the nullification crisis of the 1830s primarily about?

• The expansion of slavery into new territories

• The conflict over states' rights and federal power

• The rights of Native Americans to their lands

• The establishment of new trade routes

Why did Northern manufacturers favor a high tariff in the 1830s?

• To reduce the cost of imported goods

• To protect their infant industries from foreign competition

• To encourage agricultural exports

• To support the expansion of slavery

What was the immediate threat to the Union during the nullification crisis?

• The secession of South Carolina

• The expansion of slavery

• The loss of Northern support

• The increase in federal tariffs

What were the four major land acquisitions?

• Louisiana, Texas, Oregon, California

• Florida, Texas, Oregon, Alaska

• Louisiana, Florida, Texas, Oregon

• California, Alaska, Hawaii, Texas

Who bought Louisiana?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Andrew Jackson

• John Adams

What happened to Native Americans as white Americans moved west?

• They were given new lands

• They were forced to assimilate

• They were displaced from their lands

• They were granted citizenship

Why did Northern businesses want a protective tariff?

• To increase exports

• To protect domestic industries

• To lower the cost of imports

• To encourage foreign investment