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5th grade quiz Westward expansion

Quiz by Benji Farrell

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6 questions
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  • Q1
    Which mountain range did pioneers encounter when traveling westward in the 1800s?
    Blue Ridge Mountains
    Sierra Nevada Mountains
    Appalachian Mountains
    Rocky Mountains
    30s
  • Q2
    Which famous trail was commonly used by pioneers during westward expansion?
    Lewis and Clark Trail
    California Trail
    Oregon Trail
    Santa Fe Trail
    30s
  • Q3
    What was the major mode of transportation used during westward expansion?
    Cars
    Trains
    Airplanes
    Covered wagons
    30s
  • Q4
    Which event sparked the beginning of the westward expansion in the United States?
    Lewis and Clark Expedition
    Mexican-American War
    California Gold Rush
    Louisiana Purchase
    30s
  • Q5
    Which group of people played a significant role in the westward expansion of the United States?
    Pioneers
    Politicians
    Scientists
    Artists
    30s
  • Q6
    Which act signed in 1862 encouraged westward expansion by granting land to settlers?
    Indian Removal Act
    Emancipation Proclamation
    Manifest Destiny
    Homestead Act
    30s

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