American Westward Expansion Quiz

When did Americans begin looking for a better way to go west?

• Before the Revolution

• During the Revolution

• Soon after the Revolution ended in 1783

• In the 19th century

What does the map's color gradient represent?

• Political boundaries

• Population density

• Elevation levels

• Climate zones

According to the map, which area has the highest elevation?

• The area colored in green

• The area colored in orange

• The area colored in brown

• The area colored in yellow

In what year did the American Revolution end?

• 1776

• 1781

• 1783

• 1801

Based on the elevation map, which area would be most suitable for building a canal?

• In the areas marked with the highest elevation (1250+ feet above sea level)

• In the areas marked with elevation between 751-1250 feet above sea level

• In the areas marked with elevation between 501-750 feet above sea level

• In the areas marked with the lowest elevation (0-250 feet above sea level)

What do the green colors on the map indicate?

• Hills and mountains

• Bodies of water

• Areas of low land

• High elevation areas

What do the orange and brown areas on the map represent?

• Urban areas

• Bodies of water

• Low elevation areas

• Hills and mountains

Which elevation range is represented by the darkest color on the map?

• 0-250 feet above sea level

• 251-500 feet above sea level

• 501-750 feet above sea level

• 1250+ feet above sea level

What did George Washington form a company to do?

• To explore the Potomac River

• To make the Potomac River useful for boats

• To build a bridge over the Potomac River

• To fish in the Potomac River

How far from Washington, DC, did they dig a ditch to go around Great Falls?

• 5 miles

• 10 miles

• 15 miles

• 20 miles