1. Throughout our early history the
United States continued to grow in
size. In 1803 that nation doubled in
size with the Louisiana Purchase.
From which of the nations below did
we pay $15 million dollars for this
important territory?
A. England
B. France
C. Spain
D. Mexico
2. After the Louisiana Purchase
President Jefferson sent an
expedition to explore the new lands.
Which of the following individuals
below led this expedition?
A. Andrew Jackson
B. Stephen Austin
C. Zachary Taylor
D. Lewis & Clark
3. As the nation and the population
grew in the western territories new
states were added to the Union. For
example Ohio became a state in
1803. Further west California
became a state in 1850. Oregon
quickly followed. Which of following
documents written in 1787
established the process and
procedures for how states can
be added to the union is called?
A. NorthWest Ordinance
B. Articles of Confederation
C. Magna Carta
D. Mayflower Compact
4. During the 1800’s Americans
believed that it was the right or duty
of the United States to conquer the
continent and spread democracy
from sea to shining sea. This
national emotion was given which of
the names below coined by a
newspaper writer?
A. Westward Expansion
B. Manifest Destiny
C. Democracy Pacifico
D. Polkism
5. Today Texas and California are two
of the largest states in the Union.
However, both of these territories
were once part of which country
below?
A. England
B. Canada
C. Mexico
D. Brazil
6. Which of the following battles was
the most famous battle during the
Texan War for Independence?
A. Yorktown
B. Saratoga
C. Tippecanoe
D. Alamo
7. Which of the following letters
is located in the Louisiana Purchase?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
8. Which of the following letters
is located in the Mexican Cession?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
9. The Mexican War began in 1846.
During that time period most
Americans believed in the idea of
Manifest Destiny. Which of the goals
below did the American Army hope
to accomplish during the Mexican
War?
A. to win independence for Texas
B. to defeat fascism
C. to expand the borders of the USA
and spread democracy
D. to claim Oregon for the USA
10. Pioneers risked their lives to move
West. They sought opportunity in
new lands, minerals, and freedom
of religion. Which mode of
transportation list below did most
pioneers use to travel west.
A. Transcontinental Railroad
B. Wagon trails
C. Airplanes
D. Interstates
11. Which of the following improved
communication between the
eastern part of the United States
and the western states in 1860?
This means of communication first
delivered news of Abraham
Lincoln’s election?
A. telephone
B. smoke signals
C. internet
D. telegraph
12. Which of the following improved
transportation between the eastern
and western parts of the country
during the late 1860’s and early
1870’s?
A. Transcontinental Railroad
B. Wagon trails
C. Airplanes
D. Interstates
13-14. You have been selected to lead
a vigorous classroom discussion
about the concept of “Manifest
Destiny.”
Explain the pros and cons of
Manifest Destiny to your
classmates. (2pts)
15-16. During the era of Westward
Expansion many new lands were
added to the United States.
Describe the events surrounding
the addition of the Oregon
Country and the annexation of
Texas. (2pts)