Westward Expansion Practice

What was the Louisiana Purchase?

• A land deal between the U.S. and France

• A treaty with American Indians

• A new law about taxes

Who were Lewis and Clark?

• Explorers who traveled west

• Inventors of the steamboat

• Leaders of the American Revolution

What was the Trail of Tears?

• A famous battle in the War of 1812

• The forced relocation of American Indians

• A song written during the Gold Rush

What was the main reason people moved to California during the Gold Rush?

• To find a route to the Pacific Ocean

• To discover new rivers

• To find gold and become rich

• To build new bridges

What did Sacagawea do to help Lewis and Clark?

• She fought in battles

• She guided them and translated languages

• She wrote their journals

What was the Battle of the Alamo?

• A battle between the British and Florida

• A battle between Texas and Mexico

• A battle over a mountain range in California

Which territory was acquired through the Oregon Trail?

• Louisiana Territory

• Texas Territory

• Oregon Territory

• California Territory

What was the impact of the steamboat?

• It made farming easier

• It improved transportation on rivers

• It helped build railroads

What was the purpose of the Erie Canal?

• To connect the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes

• To provide water for farming

• To create a new trade route to Europe

What was the significance of the Battle of Little Bighorn?

• It was the first battle of the War of 1812

• It marked the end of the Gold Rush

• It was a major victory for American Indians