Westward Expansion - Adv
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Social Studies
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6th - 8th Grade
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Hard
Mr. Oribhabor
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26 Slides • 23 Questions
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Open Ended
What are some challenges people might have faced during the Westward Expansion?
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Multiple Choice
Why was the Westward Expansion significant in shaping the history of the United States?
It led to the development of new technologies.
It resulted in the growth of cities along the East Coast.
It contributed to the expansion of territory and resources.
It caused the decline of agriculture in America.
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Manifest Destiny was justified because
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Open Ended
What are some reasons for Westward Expansion and conflicts that arose from it?
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Multiple Select
Select all the impacts of Westward Expansion on different groups as shown in the images.
Increased opportunities for settlers
Displacement of Native Americans
Economic opportunities for African Americans
Peaceful coexistence with all groups
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Multiple Choice
Which event listed below happened first during the period of Westward Expansion?
Lewis and Clark Expedition
The Mexican American War
California Gold Rush
Trails West
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following territories was NOT acquired by the United States as a result of the Mexican-American War?
Oregon Country
Mexican Cession
Gadsden Purchase
Texas Annexation
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Open Ended
Explain how economic factors contributed to the idea of Manifest Destiny and the movement westward.
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Fill in the Blanks
The belief that Americans had the God-given right to expand westward from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean is known as
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Open Ended
How did the concept of Manifest Destiny influence the movement of settlers to the West?
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Multiple Choice
Why was the port city of New Orleans important to American farmers in the early 1800s?
It was a major center for gold mining.
It allowed farmers to ship their crops to market by boat.
It was the capital of the United States.
It was the only city in the Louisiana Territory.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes Thomas Jefferson's dilemma regarding the Louisiana Purchase?
He was unsure if the Constitution allowed him to buy land from another country.
He did not want to expand the United States.
He was worried about the cost of the land.
He wanted to sell the land to France.
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Fill in the Blanks
The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States. Fill in the blank: The Louisiana Purchase cost the United States about
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Multiple Select
Based on the map and the reading, what were two major challenges faced by the United States after the Louisiana Purchase?
Managing a much larger territory and population
Dealing with Native American relations and possible conflicts
Finding gold and other resources quickly
Building railroads across the new land
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Open Ended
How does Robert Livingston feel about the Louisiana Purchase? How do you know?
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Open Ended
What claim does Henry Adams make about the Louisiana Purchase?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following was NOT a goal of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
Find a water route to the west coast
Establish friendly relations with Native Americans
Claim the Oregon Territory
Conquer Spanish colonies
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Multiple Select
Which statements accurately describe the outcomes of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
They mapped new territories.
They established trade with Native Americans.
They claimed land for Spain.
They returned with information about plants and animals.
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Open Ended
Explain how the Lewis and Clark Expedition contributed to the westward expansion of the United States.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following events led to the United States acquiring Florida from Spain?
Purchase by Thomas Jefferson in 1804
Military actions by General Andrew Jackson
The Adams-Onis Treaty of 1819
Spain's voluntary gift to the United States
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Fill in the Blanks
The Adams-Onis Treaty of
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Open Ended
Based on the quotes and sources provided, what were some differing perspectives on the impact of the Florida Cession on Native Americans?
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Open Ended
Reflecting on what you learned about Westward Expansion, what is one reason people moved west in the United States during the 19th century?
What are some challenges people might have faced during the Westward Expansion?
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