Westward Expansion

Westward Expansion

8th Grade

22 Qs

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Westward Expansion

Westward Expansion

Assessment

Quiz

History

8th Grade

Easy

Created by

RYAN MITCHELL OLIVAREZ

Used 3+ times

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22 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What does the concept of Westward Expansion depict as shown in the image?

The movement of settlers and expansion of territory in the United States towards the west.

The industrial revolution and its impact on urban development.

The cultural exchange between Native Americans and European settlers.

The development of the railway system in the eastern United States.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is the belief that America should own land from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean called?

Manifest Destiny

American Dream

Westward Expansion

Continental Drift

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Who won the presidential election of 1844 by promising to achieve Manifest Destiny?

Abraham Lincoln

James K. Polk

Andrew Jackson

Thomas Jefferson

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Fill in the blank: The roots of 'Manifest Destiny' include expanding democracy, security, pioneering spirit, romanticizing the West, and future _______.

prosperity

conflict

decline

stagnation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What was one of the promises made by James K. Polk during his presidential campaign?

To abolish slavery

To achieve Manifest Destiny

To establish a national bank

To reduce taxes

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What was the first movement of America to acquire more land?

A) Louisiana Purchase

B) Adams-Onis Treaty

C) Oregon Trail

D) Texas Annexation

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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In what year did the Louisiana Purchase occur?

1800

1803

1812

1820

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