Quiz Me! - Events: Westward Expansion Test your knowledge about events in 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 How did the Mormon Trail affect Manifest Destiny and westward expansion? The Mormon Trail covered 13000 miles and was the longest trail heading west. The Mormon Trail and Oregon Trail both attracted settlers to the West. Mormons established communities, spread agriculture, which led to statehood. 70,000 Mormons settled in the Rocky Mountains to escape persecution. 3 / 10 Which is the best title for the historical event described above? End of the Mormon Trail California Gold Rush Klondike Gold Rush Changing Demographics in the West 4 / 10 What is the name of the area annexed to the United States in 1845 as the 28th state? Utah Texas New Mexico California 5 / 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? Andrew Jackson threatened to help Latin American nations that were rebelling against Spain. The U.S. government agreed to pay $5 million in claims made by U.S. citizens against Spain. Spain did not want to fight against the national military hero Jackson. The Florida territory held very little economic value for Spain. 6 / 10 Why was the Gadsden Purchase significant? 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. It extended U.S. territory to the Pacific and increased its size by one-third. 7 / 10 Why did the United States go to war against Mexico? Disputes over the official border between U.S. and Mexico Charges of slaves being transported into the territory Rich deposits of gold found in the California Territory held by Mexico Claims that the California territory was actually U.S. territory 8 / 10 Why was acquiring the territory at the end of the Oregon Trail important to the United States? Many Americans wanted to settle in the territory. It was a significant part of fulfilling Manifest Destiny. The U.S. did not want Russia to claim the territory. The U.S. refused to go to war to acquire the territory. 9 / 10 What was the primary goal of the Lewis and Clark Expedition? To map the territory and find a water route to the Pacific Ocean To map the territory and make plans to acquire the Oregon Territory To map the territory and locate deposits of gold throughout the territory To map the territory for the location of Native Americans living in the territory 10 / 10 What effect did the Lewis and Clark Expedition have on the nation? Lewis and Clark achieved peace with the Native Americans living in the area. The journals of Lewis and Clark provided valuable scientific information about the area. Native Americans recognized the threat of Americans planning to settle in the area. Mapping gold deposits caused prospectors to rush into the area to mine. Your score is Restart quiz
