Westward Expansion: The Growth of the United States

Question 1

Which of the following was the primary impact of westward expansion on Native American tribes?

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Displacement, land loss, and conflict with settlers

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Preservation of their traditional lifestyle

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Acquisition of new territories and resources

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Enhanced trade and cultural exchange with settlers

Question 2

What was a major political impact of the Louisiana Purchase on the United States?

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It doubled the size of the United States.

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It sparked the American Revolution.

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It caused a war with Great Britain.

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It ended slavery in the United States.

Question 3

What was the main reason for Westward Expansion in the United States?

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People wanted land and new ways to make money

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People wanted to escape religious persecution

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The United States bought the Louisiana Territory

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People found gold in California

Question 4

During the westward expansion of the United States, which of these was NOT a primary reason for people moving west?

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To escape slavery

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To find more land for farming

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To find gold in California

Question 5

What was a major reason for the westward expansion of the United States?

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The purchase of vast new territories like the Louisiana Territory

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The availability of inexpensive land for farming and investment

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The desire to spread religious beliefs

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The goal to establish American ideals and institutions in new territories

Question 6

Who purchased the Louisiana Territory, which doubled the size of the United States?

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Thomas Jefferson

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George Washington

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James Monroe

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Andrew Jackson

Question 7

What event occurred in California and sparked a wave of migration known as the Gold Rush?

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California Gold Rush

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Oregon Trail

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Pony Express

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Transcontinental Railroad

Question 8

What was a significant outcome of the Transcontinental Railroad's completion?

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Connecting the East Coast to the West Coast

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Connecting the North to the South

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Linking the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean

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Connecting the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains

Question 9

Which of the following was a primary reason why people moved west during the westward expansion of the United States?

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Economic opportunities, such as farming, mining, and ranching

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Religious freedom

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Political asylum

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Escape from slavery

Question 10

Which legal document established the principles for western settlement and expansion?

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The Northwest Ordinance

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Louisiana Purchase

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The Manifest Destiny Doctrine

Question 11

Which of the following was **not** a major motivation for westward expansion?

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Political pressure from foreign powers

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Desire for land and resources

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Economic opportunities

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Religious freedom

Question 12

Which of the following is considered the official starting point of westward expansion?

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The Louisiana Purchase of 1803

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The Lewis and Clark Expedition

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The California Gold Rush

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The Indian Removal Act of 1830

Question 13

The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States and acquired land from which European country?

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France

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Great Britain

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Spain

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Portugal

Question 14

Which of the following challenges was **not** faced by westward pioneers?

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Abundant food and water

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Harsh weather conditions

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Conflicting Native American claims

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Disease and famine

Question 15

Which Western territory became a center of conflict between miners, ranchers, and farmers?

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Colorado

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Montana

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Wyoming

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Oregon

Question 16

What was the primary goal of the United States government's assimilation policy towards Native Americans?

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To force Native Americans to abandon their culture and adopt white culture

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To protect Native American lands and resources

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To provide education and healthcare to Native Americans

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To encourage Native Americans to participate in politics

Question 17

How did westward expansion significantly impact the relationship between the United States government and Native American tribes?

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It resulted in increased conflicts and forced displacement

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It fostered cooperation and trade between the two parties

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It had minimal to no impact on their relationship

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It led to the complete extinction of Native American cultures

Question 18

Was the westward expansion of the United States a peaceful process?

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B. No

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A. Yes

Question 19

Did westward expansion have a positive impact on the well-being of Native American communities?

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B. No

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A. Yes

Question 20

True or False: The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States.

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True

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False

Question 21

True or False: The transcontinental railroad played a vital role in connecting the eastern and western United States.

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True

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False

Question 22

Which of the following was the PRIMARY reason for the westward expansion of the United States?

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Desire for economic opportunities

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Desire to spread democracy

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Conflict with Native American tribes

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Search for religious freedom

Question 23

Which of the following challenges did settlers NOT face during the westward expansion?

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Abundant food and resources

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Harsh weather conditions

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Conflicts with Native Americans

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Lack of infrastructure

Question 24

The primary purpose of the Homestead Act was to:

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Encourage settlement of the Great Plains

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Abolish slavery in the United States

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Establish national parks

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End the Indian Wars

Question 25

Which of the following events led to the United States acquiring California and the Southwest?

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Mexican-American War

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Louisiana Purchase

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Texas Revolution

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War of 1812

Question 26

Which of the following was a major factor in the California Gold Rush?

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Discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill

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Expansion of the railroad

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Increased immigration from Europe

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Government incentives for miners

Question 27

The westward expansion of the United States can be described using which of the following terms?

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Manifest Destiny

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Gilded Age

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Civil War

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Reconstruction

Question 28

Which technological advancement played a significant role in facilitating westward expansion?

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The invention of the railroad, enabling efficient transportation of goods and people

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The limited development of communication methods, with settlers relying mainly on letters

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The expansion of the postal service as the primary means of communication between settlers and the East

Question 29

Who negotiated the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, which doubled the size of the United States?

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Thomas Jefferson

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James Monroe

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Andrew Jackson

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Abraham Lincoln

Question 30

Which treaty concluded the Mexican-American War in 1848, resulting in the US acquiring vast territories in the Southwest?

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Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

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Treaty of Ghent

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Oregon Treaty

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Adams-Onís Treaty

Question 31

According to the Homestead Act of 1862, homesteaders could claim and settle on public lands for free. Which of the following was NOT a requirement?

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Paying a small fee per acre

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Improving the land for at least five years

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Farming the land

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Constructing a permanent residence

Question 32

Which of the following was NOT a result of westward expansion in the United States?

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Decline in the economic prosperity of the nation

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Increased American nationalism

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Conflicts with European powers over territory

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Expansion of the slave trade

Question 33

The acquisition of which territory in 1803 significantly expanded the United States' control over the continent?

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Louisiana Territory

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Oregon Territory

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Texas

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California

Question 34

Which Native American tribe was forcibly relocated from their ancestral lands in the southeastern United States during the Trail of Tears?

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Cherokee

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Apache

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Comanche

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Navajo

Question 35

After the Mexican-American War, which treaty did the United States and Mexico sign?

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Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

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Treaty of Paris

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Treaty of Versailles

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Treaty of Ghent

Question 36

What was the main goal of the Homestead Act?

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To give free land to settlers

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To create Native American reservations

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To sell government land

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To build the transcontinental railroad

Question 37

What was a primary reason for people to move westward during the United States' expansion?

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To find economic opportunities and land

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To escape religious persecution

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To seek political asylum

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To conquer new territories

Question 38

Which treaty gave the United States control of the Louisiana Territory?

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Louisiana Purchase

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Treaty of Ghent

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Treaty of Paris

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Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Question 39

What was the main purpose of the Homestead Act?

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To encourage settlement of the Great Plains

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To fund infrastructure development in the West

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To grant land to Native American tribes

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To establish national parks

Question 40

Which trail connected the Missouri River to the Oregon Territory?

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Oregon Trail

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Santa Fe Trail

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Mormon Trail

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California Trail

Question 41

What was the main purpose of the Homestead Act of 1862?

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To get farmers to move to new territories

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To give land to Native Americans

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To protect wilderness areas

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To control mining in the West

Question 42

Who is known as the 'Father of the Oregon Trail'?

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Marcus Whitman

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Lewis and Clark

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Zebulon Pike

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Daniel Boone

Question 43

Who sold the Louisiana Territory to the United States?

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France

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Great Britain

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Spain

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Mexico

Question 44

Which Native American tribe played a significant role in the development of US policy towards Native Americans?

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Cherokee

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Sioux

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Iroquois

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Apache

Question 45

What was the purpose of the Indian Removal Act?

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To move Native Americans to new territories in the West

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To help Native Americans become part of white society

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To stop Native Americans from resisting westward expansion

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To set aside land for Native American reservations

Question 46

Who played a key role in negotiating the Missouri Compromise, which balanced the interests of slave and free states during westward expansion?

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Henry Clay

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Thomas Jefferson

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Daniel Boone

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Lewis and Clark

Question 47

What was a unique and influential belief that motivated many Americans to move west in the 19th century?

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Manifest Destiny

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Religious freedom

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Economic opportunity

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Political asylum

Question 48

Why did many people move westward during the expansion of the United States?

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To find more land and better jobs

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To escape religious persecution

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To find a warmer climate

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To share American ideas and customs

Question 49

Which of these was a major impact of westward expansion on the US government?

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The formation of new territories and states

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The abolition of slavery in the United States

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The empowerment of Native American tribes

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The decline of the federal government's authority

Question 50

Which philosophical belief, as advocated by Horace Greeley, played a significant role in driving westward expansion?

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Manifest Destiny, the idea that the United States was destined to expand westward.

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Religious freedom, as sought by the Puritans in their westward migration.

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Economic opportunities, such as the California Gold Rush.

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Expansion of slavery into new territories, as seen in the Missouri Compromise.

Question 51

Which belief was a primary motivator for the large-scale westward migration in the mid-19th century?

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Manifest Destiny

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Religious freedom

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Political asylum

Question 52

What was the name of the trail that settlers used to travel from Missouri to Oregon?

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Oregon Trail

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Lewis and Clark Trail

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California Trail

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Santa Fe Trail

Question 53

Which Native American woman played a crucial role in guiding Lewis and Clark on their expedition?

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Sacajawea

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Lakota

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Cherokee

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Iroquois

Question 54

What was the first permanent settlement established in California?

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San Diego

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San Francisco

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Los Angeles

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Sacramento

Question 55

Which of the following beliefs was central to the ideology of Manifest Destiny during the westward expansion of the United States?

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The belief that the United States had a divine right to expand its territory from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.

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The desire to find new land for farming and settling.

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The belief that westward expansion would make all Americans wealthy.

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The fear of Native American attacks on settlements in the west.

Question 56

Which philosophical concept played a key role in driving the westward expansion of the United States?

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Nationalism

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Industrialization

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Abolitionism

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Socialism

Question 57

Why did the United States expand westward in the 1800s?

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To gain more land and economic opportunities

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To escape religious persecution

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To force Native Americans to adopt American ways

Question 58

Which event marked the beginning of the significant westward movement in the United States?

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The Louisiana Purchase

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The Gold Rush of 1849

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The completion of the Transcontinental Railroad

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The Indian Removal Act

Question 59

How did the Homestead Act of 1862 support westward expansion?

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It provided free land to settlers who agreed to farm it

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It created a national system of roads and canals

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It established new towns and cities along the frontier

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It purchased land from Native American tribes

Question 60

The Oregon Trail was primarily used for:

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The movement of settlers and goods to the western territories

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The exploration of new lands by European explorers

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The transportation of gold and other resources from the west

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The relocation of Native American tribes to reservations

Question 61

Which industries experienced significant growth as a result of westward expansion?

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Transportation and agriculture

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Arts and culture

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Manufacturing and finance

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Education and healthcare

Question 62

What was the central idea behind the concept of Manifest Destiny?

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The belief that the United States was destined to expand westward to the Pacific Ocean

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The belief that the United States should become a global superpower

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The belief that Native Americans were inferior and should be removed from their land

Question 63

The California Gold Rush of 1849 led to:

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A rapid increase in the population of California

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The outbreak of a war between the United States and Mexico

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The establishment of permanent Native American reservations

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The end of westward expansion

Question 64

Westward expansion had a significant impact on the:

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Political, social, and economic development of the United States

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Cultural landscape only

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Natural environment only