Unit 5 Review

What was the belief that the United States was destined to expand across the continent called?

• Manifest Destiny

• Continental Drift

• American Dream

• Westward Expansion

Which U.S. President was responsible for the Louisiana Purchase?

• Andrew Jackson

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

How much did the United States pay for the Louisiana Territory?

• $20 million

• $25 million

• $15 million

• $10 million

Which expedition was sent to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory?

• Lewis and Clark Expedition

• Pike Expedition

• Fremont Expedition

• Hudson Expedition

What was the main reason for the annexation of Texas by the United States?

• To prevent British influence

• To secure the Mississippi River

• To gain more land for farming

• To expand slavery

What treaty ended the Mexican-American War?

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of Tordesillas

• Treaty of Paris

Which territories were included in the Mexican Cession?

• Florida and Georgia

• California and Nevada

• Texas and Oklahoma

• Alaska and Hawaii

What was the purpose of the Gadsden Purchase?

• To acquire land for a southern railroad

• To expand cotton plantations

• To gain access to the Pacific Ocean

• To settle disputes with Canada

Which parallel was used to divide the Oregon Territory between the U.S. and Great Britain?

• 52nd parallel

• 38th parallel

• 45th parallel

• 49th parallel

What was a major consequence of westward expansion for Native Americans?

• Improved living conditions

• Displacement and loss of land

• Access to new technologies

• Increased trade opportunities