WorksheetsWestward Expansion 4th
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 29mins
Which of the following was one of the primary goals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
to explore the new land that had been acquired by the Louisiana Purchase
to prevent Spain from claiming land in America
to bring help to settlers in the West
to find gold in the western part of the country
How did the expedition of Zebulon Pike differed from the Lewis and Clark expedition?
Zebulon Pike explored the eastern part of the country.
Zebulon Pike explored the southern part of the Louisiana Purchase.
Zebulon Pike explored the upper regions of the Mississippi River.
Zebulon Pike explored territory that had already been settled.
In the late 1760s, Daniel Boone explored unsettled areas to the West of the colonies. On the map you see here, where are the areas he explored?
in areas claimed by Spain.
to the north of where Lewis and Clark explored.
inside of the Oregon Country.
to the East of where Lewis and Clark explored
Which of the following is true about the size of the United States between 1783 and 1853?
the United States expanded onto other continents
the United States only consisted of the original colonies
the United States replaced its federal government with several state governments.
the United States more than doubled in size
The United States made several territorial acquisitions (got new land) between 1783 and 1853. Which of the following helped this process go more quickly?
the belief of Manifest Destiny
the institution of slavery
financial aid from Europe
uprisings by the Native Americans
Between 1783 and 1853, which group of people was most against the United States gaining more land/territories?
people living in big cities
recent immigrants
prospectors migrating west
Native Americans
Which of the following wars resulted in huge territorial/land gains for the United States during the 19th century?
the War of 1812
the Civil War
the French Revolution
the Mexican War
What event in history does this painting represent?(4 Points)
the final uprising of the Native Americans against the settlers
rcing Native Americans to move off their land and onto reservationsfo
the reclaiming of land by the Native Americans
the signing of a treaty between white settlers and Native Americans
the final uprising of the Native Americans against the settlers
forcing Native Americans to move off their land and onto reservations
the reclaiming of land by the Native Americans
the signing of a treaty between white settlers and Native Americans
Which legislation directly caused the "Trail of Tears," or moved Native Americans Westward ?
the Louisiana Purchase (1803)
the Emancipation Proclamation (1862)
the Indian Removal Act (1830)
the Treaty of Hopewell (1785)
The term "Trail of Tears" referred to the sadness of the Cherokee tribe, as you saw in the painting. What was the main reason for their sadness?
they were preparing to fight against other Native Americans
they were being sold as slaves
they were breaking the peace they had with the settlers
they were being forced to leave their homes and the land they loved
When settlers migrated (moved) west, what kind of hardships, or problems, did they experience?
broken wagons and wheels
rough rivers and weather
unfriendly Native Americans
settlers experienced all of the hardships listed
During the early 1800s, a person heading West on the Oregon Trail was most likely traveling in:
an automobile (car).
a railroad train.
a covered wagon.
a canoe.
What is the large area located above the Great Lakes and the Northwest Territory?
Mississippi
Canada
Mexico
California
Based on the map above, which of the following is true?(4 Points)
The Northwest Territory was divided into several states over a long period of time.
The Northwest Territory is now the states of Mississippi and Ohio.
The Northwest Territory was immediately divided into several states.
The Northwest Territory is still not divided into individual states.
The Northwest Territory was divided into several states over a long period of time.
The Northwest Territory is now the states of Mississippi and Ohio.
The Northwest Territory was immediately divided into several states.
The Northwest Territory is still not divided into individual states.
When the United States added the Northwest Territory in 1787, most Native Americans in the area:
did not believe that the land truly belonged to the United States.
started living in log cabins instead of wigwams.
were moved to England to begin new lives.
blended in with the settlers in the area and became friends.
Based on the map, which land acquisition was the Florida Purchase?
Area C
Area B
Area D
Area A
Based on the land acquisition map, where did the Louisiana Purchase take place?
Area B
Area D
Area A
Area C
Compromises occurred often during Westward Expansion. What is a compromise?
a new law
a settlement or agreement
an argument
a new state
The Missouri Compromise of 1820....
abolished slavery above the 36 30’ latitude
allowed slavery in Missouri
a new slave state had to be balanced with a free state
all of the above answers are correct
Where did the Mexican Session occur on this map?
Area C
Area A
Area E
Area B
Why was Texas delayed for nine years in becoming a state in the United State?
they were fighting Mexico
they spoke Spanish there
they wanted to be a free state, upsetting the balance of power
they wanted to be a slave state, upsetting the balance of power
The Fugitive Slave Act….
allowed slaves to run away into free states
allowed slaves found in free states to be taken back to their owners
made the owners prove they owned runaway slaves
helped runaway slaves reach free states
Allowing popular sovereignty (voting) to decide whether slavery would be allowed in Kansas caused.....
people to buy bigger farms
much violence and bloodshed
slaves in Kansas to be hurt/killed
slaves in Kansas to rebel
Dred Scott was a slave who claimed “once free, always free” because...
his first owner gave him freedom
he had been taken into a free state by his owner
his father had been a free man
Abraham Lincoln had freed all slaves
During the Westward Expansion period in history, almost every bill, or decision, that came before Congress was judged on...
how the nation could find new states
how it related to slave states and free states
tax money
who could vote
What was the main purpose of the Transcontinental Railroad?
To make China more powerful.
To help with transportation, communication, and to connect the nation.
To make Native Americans move off their land.
To give immigrants a job, to feel important, and needed in America.
Which innovation (invention) was used to send news that the Transcontinental Railroad was DONE?
pony express
stage coach
Liberty Bell
telegraph
Who invented the cotton gin?
Alexander Graham Bell
Eli Whitney
Frederick Douglas
Thomas Edison
What did the cotton gin do?
clean the cotton
remove the seeds from cotton
twist the cotton into thread
weave the thread into cloth
What did plantation owners do to meet the demand for more cotton?
hired more farm hands
bought slaves
planted less cotton
bought more land
