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WorksheetsWestward Expansion Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
This is one method the United States did NOT use to acquire land in the 1800's.
Through inheritance
Winning it through war
Through diplomacy
Throught settlement
Imagine Alyssa, Riley, and Rose are playing a game of 'Historical Trivia'. Riley draws a card and reads out loud: 'This is the belief that the US had the right and duty to expand across the continent.' What is the answer she is looking for?
diplomacy
ceded
Manifest Destiny
annex
Imagine it's the year 1800 and Liam, Jackson and Elliot are time-traveling historians. They land in the Louisiana Territory and find out it's claimed by a certain country. Can you guess which country they discovered was in charge? In other words, who did the United States buy Louisiana from?
Spain
France
Mexico
Great Britain
Jerome, Henry, and Jack are playing a game of 'Historical Trivia'. They stumbled upon a question: 'How did the US acquire the Louisiana Territory?'
Did they bully their way in?
Did they win it in a war?
Did they get it through inheritance?
Or, did they acquire it through diplomacy?
Imagine Layla, Leila, and Natalia are time-traveling back to the era of the Louisiana Purchase. How did this event affect the United States where they live now?
It limited their future trade opportunities
It led their country to war
Doubled the size of their homeland
It led to Jefferson's impeachment, changing their country's history
Why did the US want to acquire Florida?
To grow cotton.
To increase the population.
To control the port of New Orleans.
To end raids on Georgia farms
George, Brayden and Cal are having a heated debate in history class. They're discussing why some northerners were against the annexation of Texas. Can you help them figure out the reason?
Was it because Texas allowed slavery?
Or was it because Texas grew too much cotton?
Maybe it's because Great Britain claimed Texas?
Or did they think $15 million was too high of a price for Texas?
Millie, Reese, and Aaliyah are time-traveling back to the 1800s! They're trying to figure out why settlers travelled to Oregon Country. Can you help them?
Did they go to find gold?
Was it to grow crops?
Did they hear about the fertile farmland?
Or were they seeking religious freedom?
Tyler, JD, and Crosby are participating in a history quiz. They are asked: 'What was a campaign slogan in President Polk’s 1844 campaign?'
'Victory or die!'
'All of Oregon or none!'
'Remember the Alamo!'
'Govern or Get Out!'
What did Mexico think of the annexation of Texas?
It was an act of kindness
It was an inspiration to join the US as well
It was an act of bravery
It was an act of war by the United States
Imagine Millie, Alaina, and Violet are time-traveling back to the era of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. They are curious about its impact on Mexico. Can you help them understand how Mexico was affected by this treaty?
Mexico doubled in size, just like a magic trick!
Mexico lost half its territory, like a giant cake being cut in half.
General Santa Anna was finally gotten rid of, like a bad apple in a basket.
Mexico gained its independence, like a bird finally flying free.
Imagine you're in a history class with Alyssa, Danika, and Lily. Your teacher asks, 'Who can tell me something about President Polk?' Danika raises her hand and says:
'He wanted the US to remain the same size.'
'He disobeyed orders and invaded Florida.'
'He wasn't sure if it was constitutional to buy land.'
'He was a firm believer in Manifest Destiny.'
Why did the US buy the Gadsden Purchase?
To control the Port of New Orleans
Because of Indian Raids
To have flat land to build a railroad on
To free people from General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
Louisiana?
1
2
3
4
5
Texas?
1
2
3
4
6
Gadsden Purchase?
2
3
4
5
6
Oregon?
2
3
4
5
6
Mexican Cession?
2
3
4
5
6
Florida?
1
2
3
4
5
Sean, Sebastian, and Mason are having a fun night under the stars. They start singing a song, can you help them finish it? "The stars at night, shine big and bright______"
"Deep in the heart of Texas!"
"Do I turn left or right!?!"
"Make sure you turn off the lights!"
"Don't believe me? Ask the dishes."
