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WorksheetsSS4H3c.Westward Expansion
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 4hrs 3mins
Why was Lewis and Clark hired by Thomas Jefferson after the Louisiana Purchase?
To explore the land and find out information about the plants, animals, weather, land
To find a water route to the Pacific Ocean
To build relationships with American Indians
all of the above
The route that was traveled by pioneers from Independence, Missouri to Oregon was called
Pike's Peak
Fort Clatsop
Devil's Gate
Oregon Trail
Why did a large amount of settlers choose to move to the American West in 1848 and 1849?
the discovery of oil in California
the opening of the San Diego naval base
the opening of a major port in San Francisco
the discovery of gold in California
With the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, the United States expanded ___.
to the north
to the south
to the west
to the east
Which of the following is an accurate(correct) description of the California Gold Rush?
millions of miners struck it rich.
Some miners found traces of gold, but merchants/store owners did get rich from selling supplies to miners at high prices.
many miners discovered silver.
many miners discovered oil.
Which physical feature(s) was a challenge for Lewis and Clark during MOST of their expedition(journey)?
Bears and Coyotes
Rocky Mountains and the Missouri River
Oceans and The Great Lakes
Ice Caps and Snow
Who was responsible for the Louisiana Purchase; sent explorers westward; doubled the size of the United States; AND gained control of the Mississippi River for the United States of America?
Robert LaSalle
Thomas Jefferson
James Monroe
Zebulon Pike
BEFORE the Louisiana Purchase, what body of water formed the western boundary of the United States?
the Great Salt Lake
the Mississippi River
the Atlantic Ocean
the Colorado River
AFTER the Louisiana Purchase, what physical feature(LANDFORM) formed the western boundary(BORDER) of the United States?
the Cascade Range
the Rocky Mountains
the Gulf of Mexico
the Pacific Ocean
What is the importance of the Battle of the Alamo(Texas Revolution)?
This was a symbol of bravery.
They wanted to fight for what they believed in.
Gave them more reasons to break away from Mexico.
What was the FINAL result of the battle between the Texans and the dictator's army?
Texas remained a part of Mexico
Texas eventually became a part of the USA
The Texans continued to chant "Remember the Alamo" until the dictator listened
Which territory did Thomas Jefferson buy from France that doubled the size of our nation?
Texas
Louisiana
Oregon
California
What was the name of the time period where people from all over flocked to California in search for gold?
The California Gold Rush
The Gold Movement
Gold Gathering
Which of the following skills would be a necessary skill for taking a long trip across unchartered/unknown land?
Making Maps
Navigation of land and rivers
Knowledge of plants, animals, and medicine for survival
After reaching the Rocky Mountains, what did Lewis and Clark do next?
Continued until reaching the Pacific ocean
Turned around and followed the same river back home
Stayed and built a village right next to the Rocky Mountains
Met a Native American tribe that attacked and killed them both
