Westward Expansion

Question 1

What was the primary motivation for Westward expansion in the 19th century?

Answer 1

The primary motivation was the belief in Manifest Destiny, the idea that Americans were destined to expand across the continent.

Question 2

True or False: The Louisiana Purchase in 1803 doubled the size of the United States.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The __________ Trail was a key route for settlers moving westward in the mid-1800s.

Answer 3

Oregon

Question 4

James K. Polk was elected because of what belief?

Answer 4

Manifest destiny