Unit 8: Westward Expansion Review

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