Westward Expansion-Part 1

Westward Expansion-Part 1

4th Grade

20 Qs

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Westward Expansion-Part 1

Westward Expansion-Part 1

Assessment

Quiz

Social Studies

4th Grade

Medium

Created by

Rhonda Crane

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the War of 1812, which US government building did British troops loot and burn?

Congress Hall

The White House

Independence Hall

Old Capitol Prison

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the War of 1812 really about?

Unfair taxes

Foreign trade

Westward expansion

States' rights

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

While watching the British cannons attacking Fort McHenry during the War of 1812, Francis Scott Key wrote a poem. What patriotic song did this poem become?

"Hail, Columbia"

"My County, 'Tis of Thee"

"The Star-Spangled Banner"

"The Battle Hymn of the Republic"

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the United States and Great Britain fight during the War of 1812?

The United States was trying to take over British colonies in North America

Great Britain was trying to gain control of all trade on the Mississippi River.

The United States wanted Europeans to stay out of the Western Hemisphere.

Great Britain was making it hard for the United States to trade with other countries.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the United States and Great Britain fight during the War of 1812?

The United States was trying to take over British colonies in North America.

Great Britain was trying to gain control of all trade on the Mississippi River.

The United States wanted Europeans to stay out of the Western Hemisphere.

Great Britain was making it hard for the United States to trade with other countries.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In 1803, Lewis and Clark set off for the West Coast. What were their aims?

They wanted to stake a claim and pan for gold.

They wanted to find religious freedom and found settlements.

They wanted to build forts and open a trading post.

They wanted to map the new territory and study natural history.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the President of the United States at the time of the Louisianna Purchase?

Barack Obama

Thomas Jefferson

George Washington

Abraham Lincoln

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