Exploring Westward Expansion Events

What was the main idea behind "Manifest Destiny" in the 1800s?

• The belief that the United States should expand across the continent

• The idea that everyone should move to Europe

• The belief that only the East Coast should be settled

• The idea to stop all westward movement

Which trail did many pioneers use to travel to the western United States in the 1800s? They called it Oregon FEVER!!

• Oregon Trail

• Appalachian Trail

• Silk Road

• Pony Express Trail

Which state was annexed by the United States in 1845?

• California

• Texas

• Florida

• Alaska

Who were the Mormons led by when they traveled west to Utah?

• Brigham Young

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

What was one main reason people traveled the Oregon Trail?

• To find new land and opportunities

• To visit family in Europe

• To escape the cold weather

• To become pirates

Which of the following best describes the journey on the Oregon Trail?

• It was long and difficult

• It was a short and easy trip

• It was a boat ride across the ocean

• It was a train ride

Why did the Mormons move to Utah?

• To find religious freedom

• To look for gold

• To become cowboys

• To join the army

How did Manifest Destiny affect Native Americans?

• Many lost their land as settlers moved west

• They became presidents

• They moved to Europe

• They built railroads

What was one challenge faced by people on the Oregon Trail?

• Sickness and disease

• Too many hotels

• Fast cars

• Airplane delays

How did the annexation of Texas change the United States?

• It made the country larger

• It made the country smaller

• It caused everyone to move to Canada

• It stopped all westward travel