Westward Expansion Vocabulary Quiz

Fill in the blank: The _______ Trail was a major route for settlers moving west.

• Oregon

• Appalachian

• Santa Fe

• Silk

Which invention greatly aided communication during the Westward Expansion?

• Telephone

• Telegraph

• Radio

• Television

Which group of people were significantly affected by the Westward Expansion?

• Native Americans

• European settlers

• Asian immigrants

• African slaves

What was the significance of the Gold Rush in the context of Westward Expansion?

• It led to the Civil War

• It caused economic decline

• It attracted thousands of settlers

• It was a myth.

Fill in the blank: A 'Policy' is a ______ of action.

• course

• type

• piece

• form

What is the definition of the term 'Decree'?

• A suggestion made by a friend

• An order or decision given by one in authority

• A casual remark

• A question asked by a student.

Fill in the blank: A 'Decree' is an ______ given by one in authority.

• opinion

• order

• question

• suggestion

During which century was the idea of 'Manifest Destiny' popular in the U.S.?

• 1700s

• 1800s

• 1900s

• 2000s

What is the primary theme of the painting?

• Conflict

• Exploration

• Manifest Destiny

• Industrialization

Fill in the blank: The country decided to _____ its territory to the neighboring nation as part of the peace agreement.

• acquire

• cede

• negotiate

• declare