Westward Expansion and Pioneers

The video explores the westward expansion of the United States, highlighting key events and figures such as Daniel Boone, the Louisiana Purchase, and the Lewis and Clark expedition. It delves into the fur trade, the Oregon Trail, and the California Gold Rush, while also addressing the Trail of Tears and the transformative impact of steamboats on commerce.

What natural formation became a gateway to the West for American pioneers?

• Rocky Mountains

• Cumberland Gap

• Mississippi River

• Appalachian Trail

Who was the explorer that led an expedition to map the continent and reach the Pacific Ocean?

• Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

• Daniel Boone

• Jedediah Smith

• George Donner

What was the most valuable commodity discovered by Lewis and Clark in the West?

• Beaver pelts

• Gold

• Silver

• Timber

Which trapper was known for his successful fur trading in the Rocky Mountains?

• Daniel Boone

• Jedediah Smith

• William Clark

• George Donner

What was the main reason for the mass migration to the West in the mid-1800s?

• Religious freedom

• Agricultural opportunities

• Gold Rush

• Fur trade

What tragic event is associated with the Donner Party during their journey westward?

• A battle with Native Americans

• A severe snowstorm leading to cannibalism

• A gold discovery

• A river crossing accident

What was the outcome of the Battle of the Alamo for American settlers?

• Peace treaty with Mexico

• Discovery of gold

• Massacre and martyrdom

• Victory and control of Texas

What policy did President Andrew Jackson implement regarding Native American tribes?

• Granting them citizenship

• Relocating them to reservations

• Allowing them to keep their lands

• Integrating them into American society

What technological advancement transformed trade along the Mississippi River?

• Telegraph

• Canal system

• Steamboat

• Railroad

What was the primary economic impact of the steamboat in the 19th century?

• Expansion of the railroad network

• Faster and more efficient trade

• Increased agricultural production

• Discovery of new trade routes