What were some of the motivations for Americans moving westward to Oregon?

Westward Expansion and the Oregon Trail

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To find a water route to the Atlantic Ocean
To escape the cold climate
To establish new trade routes with Asia
To seek new opportunities and freedom
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the primary goal of Lewis and Clark's expedition?
To map the Rocky Mountains
To discover gold in California
To find a water route to the Pacific Ocean
To establish trade with Native Americans
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was John Jacob Astor and what was his contribution to westward expansion?
A scientist who studied the wildlife of the Rockies
A politician who negotiated the Louisiana Purchase
A fur trader who established the American Fur Company
A military leader who fought in the War of 1812
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the significance of the 49th parallel in the context of the Oregon territory?
It was the route taken by the Oregon Trail
It was the line of latitude agreed upon as the border between U.S. and British territories
It was the boundary between Mexico and the United States
It marked the southern border of the United States
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the slogan '54-40 or fight' referring to?
The demand for the U.S. to control territory up to the 54th parallel
The number of states in the Union
The year the Oregon Treaty was signed
The number of trails leading to Oregon
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which trail was used by the Mormons to escape religious persecution?
The Mormon Trail
The Oregon Trail
The California Trail
The Santa Fe Trail
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a common reason for people to travel westward on trails like the Oregon Trail?
To find new hunting grounds
To escape the Civil War
To seek a better life and new opportunities
To establish new colonies for European countries
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