Module 11: Westward Expansion in America (1800s) Assessment

What was the primary reason the United States wanted control of New Orleans in the early 1800s?

• To establish a military base

• To control Mississippi River trade

• To expand farming territory

• To build a new capital city

The Louisiana Purchase was significant because it:

• Gave the U.S. control of Florida

• Provided gold mines to the nation

• Doubled the size of the United States

• Created the first National Park

How did Sacagawea contribute to the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• She provided military protection

• She funded the expedition

• She drew detailed maps

• She helped identify plants and gather food

What was the primary purpose of the Homestead Act of 1862?

• To establish new cities

• To give government land to farmers

• To create Native American reservations

• To build railroads

What development helped end the Pony Express?

• The telephone

• The telegraph

• The railroad

• The automobile

What was a major challenge faced by farmers on the Great Plains?

• Overproduction leading to lower prices

• Lack of available land

• Too much rainfall

• Labor shortages

The Battle of Little Bighorn resulted in:

• A. A peace treaty with all tribes

• B. The death of Crazy Horse

• C. A victory for the Sioux

• D. The end of all Indian resistance

Why were "buffalo soldiers" significant?

• They were Native American warriors

• They were African American cavalry units

• They were frontier explorers

• They were railroad workers

The Morrill Act of 1862 was designed to:

• Build churches

• Finance colleges

• Create army bases

• Establish trading posts

What was the primary purpose of the Chisholm Trail?

• Gold transportation

• Mail delivery

• Cattle drives

• Military movements