Westward Expansion Quiz 1

What year did the Louisiana Purchase occur?

• 1800

• 1803

• 1812

• 1820

Who negotiated the Louisiana Purchase for the United States?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• John Adams

What was the main goal of Lewis and Clark's expedition?

• To find gold

• To establish colonies

• To map the land and establish trade with Native Americans

• To fight the British

Who coined the term "Manifest Destiny"?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John L. O'Sullivan

• Andrew Jackson

• James K. Polk

What was the Oregon Trail primarily used for?

• Westward migration

• Military campaigns

• Trade with Canada

• Hunting expeditions

The Conestoga wagon was designed for:

• transporting goods across rough terrain

• racing

• luxury travel

• farming

When did the Mexican-American War take place?

• 1830-1832

• 1840-1842

• 1846-1848

• 1850-1852

What significant event began in 1848 in California?

• The Oregon Trail

• The California Gold Rush

• The Homestead Act

• The Transcontinental Railroad

Who led the Mormons to the Salt Lake Valley?

• Joseph Smith

• John Smith

• James Young

• Brigham Young

What did the Homestead Act of 1862 provide to settlers?

• 160 acres of public land

• Free transportation

• Gold mines

• Military protection