Westward Expansion and Pioneers

The video tutorial explores key events in American history, focusing on the original 13 colonies, the Declaration of Independence, the Louisiana Purchase, and the Lewis and Clark expedition. It delves into the Westward Expansion, highlighting the pioneers' journey, challenges, and innovations like steamboats and the Transcontinental Railroad. The narrative follows the fictional Morgan family's trek to Oregon, illustrating the hardships and experiences of pioneers in the 1800s. The tutorial concludes with a reflection on the pioneer experience and its historical significance.

Why did the pilgrims choose to leave England and start a new life in North America?

• To find gold

• To escape religious persecution

• To trade with Native Americans

• To explore new lands

What was the main reason for the Louisiana Purchase?

• To establish new colonies

• To expand the United States westward

• To find new trade routes

• To build a new capital

What does the term 'frontier' refer to during the time of Westward Expansion?

• Unexplored areas west of the Mississippi River

• The edge of a city

• The boundary of a country

• The coastline of the United States

Which innovation was NOT prompted by Westward Expansion?

• Steamboats

• The Erie Canal

• The Pony Express

• The Internet

What were the people who first settled in new areas of the frontier called?

• Settlers

• Colonists

• Pioneers

• Explorers

How did the Morgan family travel to Oregon?

• By boat

• By train

• By covered wagon

• By car

What did the Morgans use to carry their belongings?

• Backpacks

• Wooden trunks

• Plastic containers

• Suitcases

What natural landmark did the Morgans reach in mid-July?

• Mississippi River

• Chimney Rock

• Great Plains

• Rocky Mountains

What challenge did the Morgans face while crossing the desert?

• Heavy rain

• Dust storms

• Snow

• Floods

What did the Morgans do when they reached Fort Dallas, Oregon?

• Started a farm

• Built a raft

• Built a house

• Bought a car