U.S. Review Questions Set 3: Westward Expansion (1800-1900)

Define 'manifest destiny' using your notes.

• Manifest destiny was the belief that the expansion of the US throughout the American continents was both justified and inevitable.

• Manifest destiny was the idea that the US should remain isolated from other countries.

• Manifest destiny was the belief that only the original thirteen colonies should be developed.

• Manifest destiny was the policy of trading only with European nations.

Define 'Louisiana Purchase' using your notes.

• The Louisiana Purchase was the acquisition of the Louisiana territory by the United States from France in 1803.

• The Louisiana Purchase was a treaty between the United States and Spain to share the Mississippi River.

• The Louisiana Purchase was the sale of Florida to the United States by France in 1821.

• The Louisiana Purchase was the agreement between the United States and Britain to end the War of 1812.

Define 'Erie Canal' using your notes.

• The Erie Canal is a canal in New York that connected the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean via the Hudson River, completed in 1825.

• The Erie Canal is a river in California that connects the Pacific Ocean to the Mississippi River, completed in 1900.

• The Erie Canal is a mountain pass in Colorado used for trade between the East and West coasts, completed in 1850.

• The Erie Canal is a railway in Texas that linked the Gulf of Mexico to the Great Lakes, completed in 1835.

Define 'Andrew Jackson' using your notes.

• Andrew Jackson was the seventh President of the United States, known for his policy of Indian removal and his role in westward expansion.

• Andrew Jackson was a famous inventor who created the steam engine.

• Andrew Jackson was the first man to walk on the moon.

• Andrew Jackson was a British king during the American Revolution.

Define 'Indian Removal Act' using your notes.

• The Indian Removal Act was a law passed in 1830 that authorized the forced removal of Native American tribes to lands west of the Mississippi River.

• The Indian Removal Act was a treaty that allowed Native Americans to govern themselves independently within U.S. borders.

• The Indian Removal Act was a law that granted citizenship to all Native Americans living in the United States.

• The Indian Removal Act was a policy encouraging Native Americans to settle in eastern cities and adopt American customs.

Define 'Trail of Tears' using your notes.

• The Trail of Tears refers to the forced relocation of Native American nations from southeastern parts of the United States following the Indian Removal Act, resulting in the deaths of thousands.

• The Trail of Tears was a trade route used by early American settlers to transport goods across the country.

• The Trail of Tears was a path taken by gold miners during the California Gold Rush in the 1800s.

• The Trail of Tears refers to a series of battles fought between Native Americans and European settlers in the western United States.

Define 'Mexican American War' using your notes.

• The Mexican American War (1846-1848) was a conflict between the United States and Mexico that resulted in the U.S. acquiring territories in the present-day southwestern United States.

• The Mexican American War (1846-1848) was a civil war within Mexico that led to the independence of Texas.

• The Mexican American War (1846-1848) was a conflict between Mexico and Spain over control of California.

• The Mexican American War (1846-1848) was a trade dispute between the United States and Mexico over tariffs.

Define 'Homestead Act' using your notes.

• The Homestead Act was a law passed in 1862 that gave 160 acres of land to settlers willing to live on and cultivate it for five years.

• The Homestead Act was a law that required all settlers to pay a large fee for land ownership.

• The Homestead Act was a treaty signed with Native Americans to return land to them.

• The Homestead Act was a law that only allowed wealthy individuals to purchase land in the West.

Define 'transcontinental railroad' using your notes.

• The transcontinental railroad was a continuous rail line connecting the eastern U.S. rail network with the Pacific coast, completed in 1869.

• The transcontinental railroad was a subway system built under New York City in the 1900s.

• The transcontinental railroad was a canal connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

• The transcontinental railroad was a network of highways built across the United States in the 1950s.

Define 'California Gold Rush' using your notes.

• The California Gold Rush was a period (1848-1855) when thousands of people moved to California in search of gold after it was discovered at Sutter's Mill.

• The California Gold Rush was a time when California became a state due to its large population.

• The California Gold Rush was a period when gold was discovered in Nevada, leading to a rush of settlers.

• The California Gold Rush was a movement where people left California to search for gold in Alaska.