Quiz Me! - Era: Westward Expansion Test your knowledge about the Westward Expansion era. 1 / 10 What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase? Thomas Jefferson doubled the size of the United States. George Washington purchased the land from France for $15 million. James Madison declared the purchase of the territory unconstitutional. John Adams sent Lewis and Clarke to explore the new territory. 2 / 10 Which is the best title for the historical event described above? Changing Demographics in the West Klondike Gold Rush End of the Mormon Trail California Gold Rush 3 / 10 Why did the United States go to war against Mexico? Charges of slaves being transported into the territory Disputes over the official border between U.S. and Mexico Rich deposits of gold found in the California Territory held by Mexico Claims that the California territory was actually U.S. territory 4 / 10 Why was the Gadsden Purchase significant? It extended U.S. territory to the Pacific and increased its size by one-third. It contained the longest trail heading west and covered 1300 square miles. It provided a reservation for displaced Navajo, Cherokee, and Chickasaw tribes. It provided a route for a transcontinental railroad and fulfilled Manifest Destiny. 5 / 10 Which of the following best describes the land acquired in the Louisiana Purchase? The land west of the Rocky Mountains to the border of Spanish California The land west of the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains The land west of the Appalachians to the Mississippi River The land west of the Mississippi River to the border to the Pacific 6 / 10 What were the terms of the Adams-Onis Treaty of 1821 concerning the acquisition of Florida? Spain agreed to open negotiations with the United States about purchasing the Texas territory. The United States agreed to support Spain in conflicts with their Latin American colonies. Spain ceded the Florida Territory to the United States for $15 million. The United States agreed not to interfere in the conflicts between Spain and their Latin American colonies. 7 / 10 Why was Spain willing to cede Florida to the United States, even after General Andrew Jackson invaded Spanish Florida while pursuing members of the Seminole tribe? Spain did not want to fight against the national military hero Jackson. Andrew Jackson threatened to help Latin American nations that were rebelling against Spain. The Florida territory held very little economic value for Spain. The U.S. government agreed to pay $5 million in claims made by U.S. citizens against Spain. 8 / 10 John James Audubon helped to describe the spirit of young America by - working to establish five national parks teaching art classes at the Hudson River School illustrating a collection of life size American birds writing the historical novel, Last of the Mohicans 9 / 10 Which statement best describes why the annexation of Texas created conflict in the United States? The Senate rejected President John Tyler’s treaty to annex Texas. Mexico refused to let the United States purchase Texas in 1827 and 1829. Presidents Tyler and Polk both rejected the Congressional joint resolution. Northern states argued it was another way for southern states to extend slavery. 10 / 10 What made Manifest Destiny and westward expansion possible? Proclamation of 1763 Urbanization Transportation innovations Friendly relations with Native American tribes Your score is Restart quiz
