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WorksheetsWestward Expansion
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which of the following is one reason the United States and Great Britain fought during the War of 1812?
The United States was trying to take over British colonies in North America.
The United States wanted Europeans to stay out of the Western Hemisphere.
Great Britain was making it hard for the United States to trade with other countries.
Great Britain was trying to gain control of all trade on the Mississippi River and in the Louisiana Territory.
Which of the following was a major event during the War of 1812?
The United States defeated the British at Yorktown with help from the French.
The United States surprise attacked the British at Lexington and Concord.
British soldiers launched a surprise attack on the Erie Canal causing it to shut down.
British soldiers set fire to the White House and the United States Capitol in Washington, DC.
What song was inspired by the events of the War of 1812?
America the Beautiful
My Country Tis of Thee
The Star Spangled Banner
The Stars and Stripes Forever
What was one of the government's reasons for forcing American Indians to leave their homelands during the 1800s?
to punish them for not fighting in the American Revolution
to give them better access to education and job opportunities
to open American Indian lands for settlement by white settlers
to allow the government to sell American Indian land to Canada
Forcing the Cherokee from their lands in Georgia was a part of what larger forced relocation effort?
The Long March
The Trail of Tears
The Reservation Trail
The Battle of Little Bighorn
How did the Louisiana Purchase affect American Indians?
American Indians were only allowed to keep their lands if they bought the land around them.
American Indians peacefully integrated into American society.
American Indians were forced off their lands.
Many American Indians became wealthy by selling their land.
What was the MAIN goal of Lewis and Clark’s expedition?
They wanted to build forts and open a trading post.
They wanted to claim the new lands and pan for gold.
They wanted to map the new territory and study natural history.
They wanted to find religious freedom and build new settlements.
Why was the Louisiana Purchase geographically important to the United States?
It ended British involvement in North America.
It lessened the United States’ control over Mexico.
It led toward westward expansion for the United States.
It eased problems between settlers and American Indians.
Which of the following correctly identifies the shaded area on the map?
The Trail of Tears
The Texas Acquisition
The Louisiana Territory
The New Indian Reservations
What event is this subject of this map?
The Alamo
The Oregon Trail
The Trail of Tears
The Battle of Little Bighorn
What was an action employed by Great Britain that played a major role in causing the War of 1812?
The British captured Americans and forced them to sail on British ships and serve the Royal Navy in its war against France.
The British raided American towns along the Atlantic Coast, stealing food and other important resources that their sailors needed.
The British stole cargo from American ships and then forced the sailors to buy back the cargo in order to raise money for their war against France.
The British established ports in Boston and began to sell goods cheaper than local merchants, driving many Americans out of business.
Who is being described?
Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
Merriwether Lewis
George Washington
Which of the following is an impact of this event?
The U.S. lost access to the Mississippi River.
The U.S. gained more land and expanded further west.
The U.S. gained the Oregon Territory with this purchase.
The U.S. paid too much money for the land and lost money.
What led to the population of California to grow between 1840 and 1870?
The discovery of gold in California.
The battle of the Alamo in California.
The expedition of Lewis and Clark to California.
The relocation of American Indians to California.
What was the immediate outcome of the battle at The Alamo?
The Texans lost
The Texans won
More soldiers
A new government
What did the slogan “Remember the Alamo” inspire others to do?
Search the Oregon Trail
The Louisiana Purchase
Fight for independence from Mexico
Native Americans moved onto reservations
What were pioneers seeking at the end of the Oregon Trail?
Reservations
Independence
Rich soil
Gold
How were telegraphs helpful to business owners?
Quickly communicate across the country
Transport goods to multiple cities
Shipped heavy goods up a river
Specialize in making a product
What was an impact of the cotton gin?
Increased number of small farms
Decreased number of enslaved people
Increased number of enslaved people
Decreased number of plantations
Why did General Custer and his army attack American Indians in the Battle of Little Bighorn?
The American Indians took over Little Bighorn.
The US government wanted to ended a war between the American Indians.
The US government wanted to move the American Indians to Georgia.
The American Indians would not give up their land and move to reservations.
If Person A buys a fidget toy from Person B for $5, who benefits from this voluntary exchange?
Person A
Person B
Both Person A and Person B
Neither Person A and Person B
What physical barrier hindered territorial expansion?
The Mississippi River
The Rocky Mountains
The Great Plains
The Erie Canal
What is the circled physical feature?
Great Lakes
Continental Divide
Rocky Mountains
Great Plains
What body of water is circled?
Erie Canal
Great Lakes
Panama Canal
New York River
"My sister talked about moving to California. She loves her home, job, and family in Georgia. However, moving to California would be a fun opportunity."
What concept is described here?
Specialization
Price Incentive
Opportunity cost
Voluntary Exchange
As the cost of producing cell phones decrease, more people bought cell phones.
What economic concept is described in this scenario?
Price Incentive
Opportunity Cost
Specialization
Voluntary Exchange
