Quiz Me! - Events: Westward Expansion Test your knowledge about events in the Westward Expansion era. 1 / 10 Which is the best title for the historical event described above? Changing Demographics in the West California Gold Rush Klondike Gold Rush End of the Mormon Trail 2 / 10 How did the Mormon Trail affect Manifest Destiny and westward expansion? 70,000 Mormons settled in the Rocky Mountains to escape persecution. The Mormon Trail and Oregon Trail both attracted settlers to the West. The Mormon Trail covered 13000 miles and was the longest trail heading west. Mormons established communities, spread agriculture, which led to statehood. 3 / 10 What was a major reason for the Gadsden Purchase? Southerners wanted to expand slavery into the prime agricultural area. The discovery of gold prompted a new rush of prospectors to come to the area. It was a bargain at $5 million and completed the dream of Manifest Destiny. The U.S. wanted to complete a transcontinental railroad using the shortest route. 4 / 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. Northern states argued it was another way for southern states to extend slavery. Presidents Tyler and Polk both rejected the Congressional joint resolution. Mexico refused to let the United States purchase Texas in 1827 and 1829. 5 / 10 What claim did President Polk use to justify the Mexican-American War? He claimed that Mexico had shed American blood on American soil. He claimed that Mexico refused to pay the U.S. $15 million in property damages. He claimed the U.S. border was the Nueces River rather than the Rio Grande River. He claimed American soldiers had been captured and taken to Mexican prisons. 6 / 10 Which main group used the Mormon Trail and why? Followers of the Mormon religion who left the U.S. to escape religious persecution Joseph Smith and his Mormon followers who wanted to establish the Utah territory Followers of the Mormon religion who believed it was their destiny to bring their religious beliefs to Native Americans Prospectors looking for gold in in the Utah Territory established by the Mormons 7 / 10 What effect did the Lewis and Clark Expedition have on the nation? The journals of Lewis and Clark provided valuable scientific information about the area. Lewis and Clark achieved peace with the Native Americans living in 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. 8 / 10 What made Manifest Destiny and westward expansion possible? Transportation innovations Friendly relations with Native American tribes Urbanization Proclamation of 1763 9 / 10 In addition to Great Britain, Spain and the United States, which nation originally claimed the Oregon Territory? Mexico Canada France Russia 10 / 10 Why was the Gadsden Purchase significant? It provided a route for a transcontinental railroad and fulfilled Manifest Destiny. It contained the longest trail heading west and covered 1300 square miles. It provided a reservation for displaced Navajo, Cherokee, and Chickasaw tribes. It extended U.S. territory to the Pacific and increased its size by one-third. Your score is Restart quiz
