Westward Expansion Assessment
Authored by Ashley Gonzales
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5th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
What was the main reason for westward expansion in the 19th century?
search for religious freedom
escaping a natural disaster
educational opportunities
Manifest Destiny
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
What was the primary mode of transportation for pioneers on the Oregon Trail?
steamboats
horses
covered wagons
railroads
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
Which of the following was a main cause of the War of 1812?
The Mexican-American War
The Louisiana Purchase
The Battle of Gettysburg
Impressment and trade issues with Britain
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
What was the main reason for the Louisiana Purchase?
to acquire new technology
to gain access to western lands
to expand opportunities to find gold
to establish a military alliance with France
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
Why was Sacagawea important during the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
She was a skilled navigator.
She helped as a guide and interpreter.
She served as a military strategist.
She was a famous artist.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
What was the main reason Americans moved to Texas?
Trade opportunities
Access to gold
Desire for land and economic opportunities
Escaping fights in the East
7.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 5 pts
What was the impact of the California Gold Rush on population and development in California?
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