WorksheetsUnit 8: Westward Expansion Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
What song was written during the British attack on Fort McHenry?
The Star Spangled Banner
Born in the USA
America the Beautiful
As a result of the Louisiana Purchase, the United States had control of
the Pacific Ocean
the Mississippi River
the Ohio Country
The War of 1812 established the United States as
a strong independent nation
a rich nation
a weak military
Why was the cotton gin such a helpful invention?
It turned cotton into cloth.
It removed the seeds 50 times faster.
It made a better quality cotton
How was steam created for steam engines?
Coal was burned to heat water
Oil was burned to heat water.
Wood was burned to heat water.
Why was the steamboat an important invention for river travel?
Boats had more room.
Boats had steam to move the paddles.
Boats could move without the wind or river current.
What controlled prices in the California gold rush?
supply and demand
how much gold was found
goods and services
Where did most trail companies start their journeys?
New York City, NY
St. Louis, MO
Chicago, IL
What helped open the Louisiana Purchase for settlement?
The Corps of Discovery shared their findings
the railroad
free land
The greatest dangers traveling across the country were
diseases and lack of fresh water
snake bites
buffalo stampedes
What was the name of the mission in Texas where they fought for independence?
San Diego
Alamo
El Paso
What did America gain from the war with Mexico?
land east of the Mississippi River
land north of the Rio Grande
land west of the Rocky Mountains
What was discovered in California right after the United States paid for the land?
gold
uranium
silver
The war with Mexico was the first time Americans
used rifles
fought on foreign soil
used cannons
"Remember the Alamo" became a cry for
Mexican Army soldiers
car rental companies
Texas freedom fighters
What type of primary source is valuable to give information about life on the trail?
Newspapers and magazines
Petroglyphs in the rocks
Diaries and Journals
What can you notice about the size of American Indian lands over time?
They decreased. (Native Americans lost land.)
They stayed the same.
They increased. (Native Americans gained land.)
What is a goal of a treaty?
to protect American Indians
to end conflicts and prevent more conflicts
to protect American land
The Trail of Tears was enforced by __________. (Who made sure that people went where they were supposed to go?)
American Indians
Settlers who wanted the land
The United States Army
Which president passed the Indian Removal Act and got rid of all past treaties with the Native Americans?
Thomas Jackson
Andrew Jackson
John Ross
