WorksheetsWestward Expansion CUA Review
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 31mins
Identify the economic differences noted in Northern or Southern States.
Textile Manufacturing
Northern States
Oppose High Tariffs
Southern States
Rural Labor Force
Southern States
Cotton Plantations
Southern States
Support High Tariffs
Northern States
How did both the Missouri Compromise and the Compromise of 1850 contribute to differences between free and enslaved African Americans?
The institution of slavery was allowed in some new states, while other states allowed freedom for African Americans.
Both compromises expanded rights for enslaved African Americans, but limited the rights of free African Americans in new free states.
Free African Americans gained new rights to vote and hold office in new free states while enslaved African Americans lacked any rights.
Both compromises limited the spread of slavery to east of the Mississippi River, allowing enslaved African Americans who escaped slavery to gain their freedom and political rights in free states.
Why did slavery become a widespread practice in the United States during the early nineteenth century?
The system of indentured servitude was banned.
The need for agricultural labor increased as a result of expanded cotton production.
Improved transportation systems made it easier for workers to migrate.
Advancements in technology led to the need for skilled workers.
Which territory did the U.S. gain from Spain in 1819 through the signing of a treaty?
In which Supreme Court Case did John Marshall rule that Georgia had no right to interfere with the Cherokee?
Jackson V. Georgia
Marbury V Madison
McColloch V Maryland
Worcester V Georgia
President Jackson's forced removal of Native Americans led to the event known in history as....
The Trail of Tears
The trail of Death
The Crying Path
The Journey of Loss
Which act first allowed the federal government to pay Native Americans to move west?
Federal Act
Indian Removal Act
Native American Act
Settlers Act
Where was most of the area set aside for Native Americans in 1834 located today?
Texas
Oklahoma
Dakota
New Mexico
Which of these is NOT a reason the U.S. and Mexico went to war?
They wanted to expand slavery
Mexican Cession
Texas Revolution
For most emigrants, what state was the starting point of the Oregon Trail?
Texas
Missouri
Illinois
Iowa
What method of transportation put an end to the need for the Oregon Trail?
canals
steam ship
railroads
cars
Length of the journey, Rocky Mountains, rocky soil
Disease, weather, rocky soil
Appalachain Mountains, length of the journey, weather
Length of the journey, disease, Rocky Mountains
The ______________________ was an important path west. It led from Missouri to New Mexico
Trail of Tears
Santa Fe Trail
Oregon Trail
California Trail
What was NOT a negative impact of the Gold Rush on Native American communities in California?
died of diseases
No significant impact
Forced Indians to leave
mass killings (genocide)
deforestation
