Western Expansion Quizizz

What was the name of Mexican people living in the Southwest when the United States took over the territory?

• Mexicanos

• Mexicans

• Spanishos

• Spaniards

What area of the United States is shown in the example?

• Northeast

• Southeast

• Northwest

• Southwest

What is something that one culture gives to another that helps them advance?

• Cultural theft

• Contribution

• Cultural gift

• Manifest Destiny

What economic resource shown here was a driving force in Westward Expansion, allowing people to "get rich quick?"

• Copper

• Quartz

• Gold

• Silver

The driving belief of Americans in the 1800's that stated they had a right and duty to expand into the West.

• Manifest Destiny

• American Truth

• American Dream

• American Destiny

Which group of people already lived in the American West and were displaced by American settlers?

• French Colonists

• Native Americans

• Mexican Immigrants

• Spanish Colonists

What purchase was made by the United States Government that acquired the land seen in this image?

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The Great Purchase

• The French Purchase

• The Middle Purchase

What was the name of the 2170 mile journey taken by American settlers to seek new opportunities in the West?

• The Long Road

• The Middle Trail

• The Oregon Trail

• The Washington Trail

Which 3 of the following were some of the dangers in expanding Westward?

• Weather

• Disease

• Distrust

• Native American Attacks

Which group of settlers were known for their fur trapping and hunting skills?

• 49er's

• Pioneer Women

• Chinese

• Mountain Men