Westward Expansion Test Review

Who were the first Americans to move to Oregon in search of animal furs?

• Gold miners

• Pilgrims

• Cattle ranchers

• Mountain Men

What trail was most used by settlers in the early 1800s?

• Lewis and Clark Trail
• Oregon Trail
• Santa Fe Trail
• California Trail

How did the idea of Manifest Destiny contribute to Americans moving westward?

• The idea of Manifest Destiny discouraged Americans from moving westward due to the risks and uncertainties involved.

• Manifest Destiny led to the belief that the United States should focus on expanding northward instead of westward.

• Americans moved westward primarily to escape the influence of Manifest Destiny.

• The idea of Manifest Destiny promoted the belief that it was the destiny of the United States to expand westward and spread democracy and capitalism, which encouraged Americans to move westward in search of new opportunities, land, and resources.

What challenge was not faced by settlers as they moved west along the Oregon Trail?

• Encountering wild animals

• Dealing with extreme heat

• Navigating through dense forests

• religious persecution

How did America gain control of the Oregon Territory?

• Through the Oregon Treaty of 1846
• By winning a war against the British
• Through military conquest
• By purchasing the territory from Spain

What state was not formed from the Oregon Territory?

• Idaho
• Montana

• Washington

• Oregon

Why did Americans choose to move west along the Oregon Trail?

• In search of new land ownership opportunities and a chance to start a new life.

• To find a shortcut to the Pacific Ocean

• To establish a new government in the West

• To escape from natural disasters in the East

What was one reason Americans wanted to annex Texas?

• To prevent Texas from becoming a rival nation
• To expand the territory of the United States and gain access to valuable resources.
• To establish a new country in North America
• To reduce the population of the United States

What country controlled Texas before 1821?

• Spain
• Mexico
• France
• Portugal

What did Mexico offer to Americans to encourage them to settle in Texas?

• Land grants

• Military protection

• Tax exemptions

• Free education