Westward Expansion in the United States

Westward Expansion in the United States

8th Grade

8 Qs

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Westward Expansion in the United States

Westward Expansion in the United States

Assessment

Quiz

History

8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jared Kaltwasser

Used 3+ times

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What combination of factors changed the way Americans thought of the West in the 1840s?

Economic opportunity and ideological encouragement

Political instability and religious conflicts

Environmental challenges and technological advancements

Social inequality and cultural diversity

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did most Americans who went west need some financial security at the outset of their journey?

Government aid was only available to those with financial security

The truly poor were not allowed to make the trip

The cost of moving an entire family westward was expensive

The risks and chances of success were questionable

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What phrase did John O'Sullivan coin to describe the American belief in westward expansion?

Manifest Destiny

Divine Ordinance

Democratic Expansion

Civilizing Mission

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Manifest Destiny justify in Americans' minds?

Their right to govern any other groups encountered during expansion

Their duty to protect the environment and preserve natural resources

Their obligation to promote cultural diversity and inclusivity

Their responsibility to establish diplomatic relations with other nations

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reality of the frontier during westward expansion?

Relatively empty and waiting for settlers to exploit resources

Already populated by diverse communities from various backgrounds

Inhabited solely by Native American tribes

Controlled by European powers seeking territorial expansion

6.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Who were the native inhabitants that Americans believed would benefit from their expansion?

Hispanic communities in the Southwest

European settlers from Western Europe

American Indians in the West

African American slaves seeking freedom

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did American expansion necessitate?

A simple and straightforward exchange of resources

A complex and involved exchange with existing communities

A complete eradication of native cultures and traditions

A peaceful coexistence with neighboring nations

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who promoted the idea that the United States was destined to rule the continent?

Politicians and writers throughout the 1800s

Native American tribes resisting colonization

European powers seeking territorial expansion

Religious leaders advocating for peace and harmony