Unit 7---Westward Expansion

Question 1

What was the primary goal of the Westward Expansion?

Answer 1

To expand the United States territory and settle new lands.

Question 2

True or False: The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The concept of __________ justified American expansion across the continent.

Answer 3

Manifest Destiny

Question 4

Who was the President responsible for the Louisiana Purchase?

Answer 4

Thomas Jefferson

Question 5

What year did the Oregon Trail begin to be used by settlers?

Answer 5

1843

Question 6

Which conflict was sparked by the U.S. annexation of Texas?

Answer 6

The Mexican-American War

Question 7

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a reason for Westward Expansion? A) Economic opportunity B) Religious freedom C) Isolationism

Answer 7

C) Isolationism

Question 8

What was the significance of the Homestead Act of 1862?

Answer 8

It encouraged westward migration by providing land to settlers.

Question 9

Name one major consequence of the Westward Expansion on Native American populations.

Answer 9

Displacement and loss of land.

Question 10

True or False: The transcontinental railroad was completed in 1869.

Answer 10

True