Westward Expansion

How did Florida become a part of the United States?

• Portugal sold the land to the United States after the War of 1812.

• James Madison purchased the land from Spain.

• The United States forced the American Indians to sell the land.

• Spain gave Florida to the United States through a treaty.

What did the supporters of the suffrage movement believe?

• Men should not allow women to vote.

• Women were deprived of basic rights.

• New western territories should be slave states.

• European immigrants deserved equal rights.

What number represents the Louisiana Purchase on this map?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which territory was divided by the United States and Great Britain?

• California

• Oregon

• Texas

• Louisiana

What are three beliefs about slavery held by abolitionists?

• Slavery is a violation of the principles of democracy.

• Slavery is a justified way of life for Southerners.

• Slavery is cruel and inhumane.

• Slavery is morally wrong.

Someone who organizes resources to bring a new or better good or service to market in hopes of earning a profit is called a(n) –

• Investor

• Missionary

• Surveyor

• Entrepreneur

Which of the following was NOT an economic factor of the move west?

• California Gold Rush

• Lack of western farm land

• Business expansion

• Freedom for runaway slaves

When did the women’s suffrage movement begin?

• Before the Civil War

• In the 1900’s

• After the Civil War

• In the 1700’s

The US got Florida from

• Norfolk

• Great Britain
• Mexico
• Spain
• Portsmouth

What territory did The United States gain in 1803?

• Mexican Cession

• Louisiana

• Norfolk

• Douglass Park