U.S. History: Key Events and Figures

The video provides an overview of Westward Expansion, starting with the 13 original colonies and leading to the 50 states. It covers the Louisiana Purchase, the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the War of 1812, the Oregon Trail, Buffalo Bill's legacy, and the Industrial Revolution. Key events and figures such as Thomas Jefferson, Sacagawea, and Buffalo Bill are discussed, highlighting their roles in American history.

What was the guiding philosophy behind the Westward Expansion?

• Monroe Doctrine

• American Dream

• Pax Americana

• Manifest Destiny

Who was the U.S. President during the Louisiana Purchase?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• John Adams

• James Madison

What role did Sacagawea play in the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• Cartographer

• Navigator

• Cook

• Interpreter and guide

What was one of the main causes of the War of 1812?

• Dispute over the Louisiana Territory

• Impressment of American sailors

• Annexation of Canada

• Taxation without representation

Which Native American figure was crucial to the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• Tecumseh

• Sacagawea

• Sitting Bull

• Geronimo

What was the primary purpose of the Pony Express?

• Mapping new territories

• Carrying settlers west

• Delivering mail quickly

• Transporting gold

What was a major danger faced by travelers on the Oregon Trail?

• Dysentery and other diseases

• Wild animal attacks

• Hostile foreign armies

• Lack of water

What event led to a massive influx of people to California in the mid-1800s?

• The Oregon Trail

• The California Gold Rush

• The Pony Express

• The Industrial Revolution

Which invention was NOT part of the Industrial Revolution?

• Sewing machine

• Television

• Typewriter

• Steam engine

What was a significant impact of the Transcontinental Railroad?

• Slower travel times

• Increased isolation of the West

• Decline in industrialization

• Faster transport of goods and people