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WorksheetsEarly 19th Century Test Review
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 28mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is Manifest Destiny?
a)
The belief that it was America's destiny to control and civilize all of North America
b)
The belief that their destiny was to manifest
c)
A religious term used to explain how to be saved
2.
As Americans took over more and more land, what happened to Native Americans?
a)
They agreed to give up their land.
b)
They were given their choice of where to live.
c)
They were forced to live in reservations.
d)
They voluntarily moved to Canada and Mexico.
3.
What states were part of the Mexican Cession?
a)
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania
b)
Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi
c)
Oregon, Washington, Idaho
d)
California, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada
4.
Which of the following presidents purchased Louisiana?
a)
Washington
b)
Adams
c)
Jefferson
d)
Jackson
5.
The purchase of Louisiana
a)
was a costly mistake
b)
was opposed by western farmers
c)
doubled the size of the United States
d)
led to war with Great Britain
6.
The discovery of gold led to
a)
California statehood
b)
Polk becoming president
c)
a war with Mexico
d)
Texas statehood
7.
During which time period did most territorial expansion of the United States take place?
a)
Early 1700s
b)
Early 1800s
c)
Late 1700s
8.
Where was most of the territory the United States acquired during the era of Westward Expansion?
a)
West of the Appalachian Mountains and east of the Mississippi River
b)
West of the Mississippi River
c)
Along the Canadian border with the United States
9.
Which of the following contributed to the westward expansion of the United States?
a)
European warships attacked the eastern seaboard, forcing citizens to move westward for safety.
b)
Most of the land east of the Mississippi River was not suitable for farming.
c)
Many Americans felt it was their right and duty to move westward.
d)
The standard of living on the Pacific Coast was very high, so many people wanted to move there.
10.
The philosophy of "Manifest Destiny" stated that American should expand from the Atlantic Ocean to the __________
a)
Mississippi River
b)
Pacific Ocean
c)
Rocky Mountains
d)
Great Lakes
11.
Name the piece of Land.
a)
Texas Annexation
b)
Mexican Cession
c)
Louisiana Purchase
d)
Florida Cession
12.
___________________ was the name of the important journey of exploring the Louisiana Purchase
a)
Lewis and Clark Expedition
b)
Tom and Jerry Expedition
c)
West expedition
d)
Pike's exploration
13.
Which President asked Lewis and Clark to go exploring?
a)
George Washington
b)
Barak Obama
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
Abraham Lincoln
14.
Why was the port of New Orleans so important?
a)
It was the best place to go fishing
b)
It was a party town
c)
It was the Catholic headquaters
d)
It was the main center for trade along the Mississippi river
15.
How much did the United States pay for the Louisiana Territory?
a)
$100,000
b)
$1 million
c)
$15 million
d)
$100 million
16.
Why did the Americans want the Louisiana territory?
a)
For control of the Mississippi ports
b)
To spy on the Spanish
c)
To control Haiti
d)
For gold and silver
17.
Why did the Americans want the Louisiana territory?
a)
For control of the Mississippi ports
b)
To spy on the Spanish
c)
To control Haiti
d)
For gold and silver
18.
What was one impact that the Lewis and Clark expedition had on later journeys to the Pacific?
a)
It showed that traveling over the Rocky Mountains was nearly impossible
b)
It allowed later travelers to follow accurate maps on their journeys
c)
It made American Indian tribes especially hostile toward later travelers
d)
It prevented later boat travel on the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers
19.
Which of the following best explains why the Americans entered the War of 1812?
a)
The newly acquired Louisiana Territory was desired by Britain, France, and Spain
b)
Several states threaten to secede from the Union if the President did not declare war
c)
France raided several Southern states of the U.S.
d)
Britain started to seize American ships and forced sailors to join the British navy
20.
“The United States would not allow European nations to create American colonies or interfere with the free nations of Latin America.” This quote best describes:
a)
The Monroe Doctrine
b)
The Trail of Tears
c)
The Louisiana Purchase
d)
The War of 1812
21.
Which of the following federal laws gave the president authority to offer Native American nations land west of the Mississippi in exchange for their lands in the east?
a)
The Trail of Tears
b)
The Indian Removal Act of 1830
c)
The Monroe Doctrine
d)
Judicial Review
22.
From President Thomas Jefferson's final instructions to Lewis and Clark, which best describes the purpose of their expedition?
...the object of your mission is to explore the Missouri river, & such principal streams of it, as, by its course & communication with the waters of the Pacific Ocean, may offer the most direct & practicable water communication across this continent, for the purposes of commerce..." President Jefferson to Lewis and Clark
...the object of your mission is to explore the Missouri river, & such principal streams of it, as, by its course & communication with the waters of the Pacific Ocean, may offer the most direct & practicable water communication across this continent, for the purposes of commerce..." President Jefferson to Lewis and Clark
a)
The two were to create an all-water route that would connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
b)
The two were to trade with as many people as they could from the Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean.
c)
The two were to search for an all-water route from the Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean.
23.
Using the image, what was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?
a)
The Monroe Doctrine created a chain of islands in the Atlantic Ocean that were available to everyone except European nations.
b)
The Monroe Doctrine was the first step by the United Nations to divide the world up into seven different continents.
c)
The Monroe Doctrine was created to keep the United States out of foreign affairs and to keep European countries from trying to claim lands in North America.
24.
Why did North Carolina become known as the "Rip Van Winkle" state?
a)
Rip Van Winkle was a story of a man who progressed greatly in his life, just as NC did in the early 19th century
b)
The name was given to the state because of how quickly it developed and stood out among other states in our nation.
c)
Much like the story of Rip Van Winkle, NC fell "asleep" and fell behind in several areas of development.
25.
Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons North Carolina was declining in the early 19th century compared to other states in the US?
a)
NC had few towns and little trade
b)
NC had no public schools
c)
NC became largely an agricultural state or a one crop state.
d)
NC had small counties throughout the state
26.
How did Archibald Murphey help North Carolina become more successful in the early 19th century?
a)
He kept several small counties in the east and not many in the west.
b)
He helped to create public schools in North Carolina.
c)
He assisted farmers in creating a work system for children to work on farms.
d)
He helped farmers to continue depend on being a one-crop state.
27.
What was the main idea of Manifest Destiny, as represented in John Gast’s painting, “American Progress”?
a)
That Americans had a God-given right to move west.
b)
Americans using a variety of methods to transport goods.
c)
Americans pursuing natural resources to the west.
d)
Americans had to respect the land of the United States.
28.
Gold was discovered in the lands that belonged to
a)
Cherokee
b)
Andrew Jackson
c)
Seminole
d)
Alexander Hamilton
29.
The Indian Removal Act of 1830 forced Indians to move
a)
to Oklahoma
b)
to Florida
c)
to the Louisiana Purchase
d)
to Canada
30.
The land west of the ______________ was thought to be worthless.
a)
Mississippi River
b)
Appalachian Mountains
c)
Central Plains
d)
Rocky Mountains
31.
The Erie Canal connected New York to...
a)
Philadelphia.
b)
Panama Canal.
c)
Great Lakes Region.
d)
New England Shipping Towns.
32.
Because of the Erie Canal, what American city became the major financial center of America?
a)
New York City.
b)
Buffalo.
c)
Albany.
d)
Detroit.
33.
What was the name of the time period where people from all over flocked to California in search for gold?
a)
The Gold Rush
b)
The Gold Movement
c)
Goldilocks
d)
Gold Gathering
34.
What impact did the railroads have on Native Americans?
a)
the railroads helped the NA move east
b)
Native Americans got jobs on the railroads
c)
the railroads limited their land and decreased their food supple and resources
d)
the railroads increased the amount of land the NA had
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