Westward Expansion Worksheet
Explore the causes, events, and impacts of Westward Expansion in the United States during the 19th century.
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Westward Expansion: Exploring America's Growth
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1. What was the belief that the United States was destined to expand across the North American continent?
Isolationism
Manifest Destiny
Imperialism
Nationalism
2. Which president was responsible for the Louisiana Purchase?
George Washington
Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
James Monroe
3. The journey of Lewis and Clark was commissioned to explore the new territory.
4. The was a difficult and deadly journey for Native Americans who were forced to relocate.
5. The California Gold Rush began in 1849.
True
False
6. The Oregon Trail was primarily used by pioneers traveling east.
True
False
7. Describe two challenges faced by pioneers traveling westward.
Match the term with its definition.
8. Annexation
a. The belief that the U.S. was destined to expand across North America.
9. Gold Rush
b. The formal act of acquiring a territory by conquest or occupation.
10. Manifest Destiny
c. A period of rapid migration and economic growth due to the discovery of precious metals.
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