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Western Expansion Quiz

Instructions:

Answer the following questions to the best of your ability. For multiple-choice questions, circle or mark the letter of the correct answer.

Questions:

  1. What was the main motivation behind the westward expansion in the United States?

    • A. To find gold and resources
    • B. To create more cities
    • C. To establish parks and recreation areas
    • D. To unite with Canada

  2. Which of the following was a significant event that encouraged settlers to move west?

    • A. The signing of the Declaration of Independence
    • B. The California Gold Rush
    • C. The American Revolution
    • D. The War of 1812

  3. Which treaty officially ended the war between the United States and Mexico in 1848, leading to significant land acquisition?

    • A. Treaty of Paris
    • B. Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
    • C. Treaty of Ghent
    • D. Treaty of Versailles

  4. True or False: The Homestead Act allowed settlers to claim land for free if they improved it for five years.

  5. What was the name of the route that pioneers traveled to reach the Oregon Territory?

    • A. The Appalachian Trail
    • B. The Oregon Trail
    • C. The Santa Fe Trail
    • D. The Pacific Coast Highway

  6. Who were the group of people known as "Mormons" that moved west in search of religious freedom?

    • A. A group that wanted to start a new government
    • B. A Christian group led by Joseph Smith
    • C. Native Americans living in the region
    • D. A group of miners seeking gold

  7. What invention greatly aided settlers and farmers in the West by making it easier to plow fields?

    • A. The steam engine
    • B. The mechanical reaper
    • C. The steel plow
    • D. The cotton gin

  8. Which of the following shaped the culture of the American West during the expansion period?

    • A. Expansion of factories
    • B. Development of railroads
    • C. Creation of new technologies
    • D. All of the above

  9. Which animal was commonly used to help pioneers travel and transport goods during westward expansion?

    • A. Dogs
    • B. Cats
    • C. Oxen
    • D. Sheep

  10. True or False: The United States purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867, during the period of western expansion.

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