Western Expansion Test Review
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- Q1
Which country did Thomas Jefferson purchase the Louisiana Territory from?
France
Spain
Britain
Canada
30s - Q2
Which of the following is NOT a reason that the Louisiana purchase was significant?
It was a peaceful agreement between France and the US
It doubled the size of the United States
The US conquered France in order to get the land, and became a world superpower
It led to more Western Expansion and exploration of the country
30s - Q3
What was a major reason that settlers headed for California in the 1840's and 50's?
People wanted to learn how to surf
The Eastern Coast was too cold and people wanted to move to warm weather
It was so easy to get to the West, people figured they would give it a try
Gold had been found there, and they hoped to mine it and become rich
30s - Q4
According to the Monroe Doctrine, the US would not get involved in European affairs unless....
European countries were at war with each other
European countries called out the US directly
European countries tried to deal with their existing colonies
European countries tried to colonize the Western Hemisphere
30s - Q5
What were the two main groups of immigrant that worked on the Transcontinental Railroad?
Mexican and Japanese
Canadian and French
Irish and Spanish
Chinese and Irish
30s - Q6
How were the Chinese treated differently as railroad workers?
They were taken out of photos
They were paid less
They did not have adequate housing
All of these
30s - Q7
Which is true about the US response to the flood of Chinese immigrants?
The Chinese Exclusion Act, which put a ban on Chinese people immigrating to the US
The Transcontinental Act, which said Chinese people could not work on the train
The Quartering Act, which said that people had to house Chinese immigrants in their home
The Equal Pay Act, which said that all railroad workers should be paid the same
30s - Q8
Which of the following was a hardship that Western Settlers might have faced?
They did not bring enough food, water, or supplies for the long journey
Animals pulling the carts wanted to run ahead of them
They kept having to stop at stores on the way to get fod
Too many good routes to choose from
30s - Q9
Why did so many Irish come to America in the mid-1800's?
The Irish king was a tyrant
They knew that Irish people were treated very well in American
They wanted to take a ride on the recently built railroad
The Potato Famine made it hard for them to get enough to eat
30s - Q10
Which of the following is a PUSH factor for immigrants?
There are great job opportunities in their new country
Their home country is at war
Their new country is at war
They've always wanted to visit their new country
30s - Q11
Which of the following is a PULL factor for immigrants?
People discriminate against them in their new country
There is not enough food in their home country
They are not able to find work in their home country
Members of their family already live in the new country
30s - Q12
How much was the FINAL cost of the Louisiana Purchase?
$15,000
$10,000
$5,000
$100
30s - Q13
Which two world leaders were involved in the Louisiana Purchase?
George Washington and King George
Thomas Jefferson and Napoleon Bonaparte
John Adams and Lafayette
Benjamin Franklin and Vladmir Putin
30s - Q14
What were the goals of Lewis and Clark's exploration of the new territory?
To chop down trees for lumber in the east, to learn how to canoe, and to make sure all of the French were gone
To marry Native American women, learn how to build tepees, and create a new style of fishing in the west
To hunt beavers, to claim the southern land from Mexico, and to make themselves famous
To find waterways for travel to the west, to discover what kind of resources were available, and to form friendly relationships with Native Americans
30s - Q15
What is the main goal of Manifest Destiny?
For the US to hope that all of their dreams come true
For the US to take control of all the land from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean
For the US to stop all expansion immediately
For the US to conquer any country that challenges them
30s