REVIEW TRIVIA Westward Expansion

Round 1 – Key terms Which key term refers to the kidnapping of American sailors and forcing them to serve in the British Navy? Which key term is used to describe land set aside by the U. S. government for Native Americans? Which key term means to stop trading with other countries (the U. S. government did this when Britain and France were attacking U. S. merchant ships)?

Round 1 – Key terms Which key term refers to the kidnapping of American sailors and forcing them to serve in the British Navy? impressment Which key term is used to describe land set aside by the U. S. government for Native Americans? reservation Which key term means to stop trading with other countries (the U. S. government did this when Britain and France were attacking U. S. merchant ships)? embargo

Round 2 – Manifest Destiny (map) Which territory (or part of the U. S.) did the U. S. purchase from France? Which territory (or part of the U. S.) was once claimed by 4 countries? Which territory (or part of the U. S.) considered itself an independent country before it became a state?

Round 2 – Manifest Destiny (map) Which territory (or part of the U. S.) did the U. S. purchase from France? The Louisiana Territory Which territory (or part of the U. S.) was once claimed by 4 countries? Oregon Territory Which territory (or part of the U. S.) considered itself an independent country before it became a state? Texas

Round 3 – Lewis and Clark List two things sent back to President Jefferson by Lewis and Clark during their expedition? How much did the U. S. grow in size with the purchase of the Louisiana Territory? How many members of the Lewis and Clark expedition died during their journey?

Round 3 – Lewis and Clark List two things sent back to President Jefferson by Lewis and Clark during their expedition? animal furs, plant samples, maps How much did the U. S. grow in size with the purchase of the Louisiana Territory? it doubled in size (2x) How many members of the Lewis and Clark expedition died during their journey? One man

Round 4 – War of 1812 What country was at war with the U. S. in 1812? List one cause of the War of Who won the War of 1812?

Round 4 – War of 1812 What country was at war with the U. S. in 1812? Britain List one cause of the War of countries violating U.S. neutrality, impressment, Britain giving weapons to Native Americans Who won the War of 1812? No one; it was considered a stalemate

Round 5 – The Oregon Trail Approximately how many miles did settlers travel on the Oregon Trail? Most people traveling the Oregon Trail were poor. List one reason why these settlers chose to travel west on the Oregon Trail. Travelers on the Oregon Trail left Missouri in May and hoped to arrive in Oregon by what month?

Round 5 – The Oregon Trail Approximately how many miles did settlers travel on the Oregon Trail? Over 2,000 miles Most people traveling the Oregon Trail were poor. List one reason why these settlers chose to travel west on the Oregon Trail. Good farming in Oregon, looking for opportunity, a better life Travelers on the Oregon Trail left Missouri in May and hoped to arrive in Oregon by what month? October

Round 6 – Mexican/American War When the U. S. annexed _______________, tensions rose between the U. S. and Mexico. What river became the natural border between Mexico and the U. S. after the Mexican/American War? How much did the U. S. pay Mexico for the land gained as a result of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

Round 6 – Mexican/American War When the U. S. annexed _______________, tensions rose between the U. S. and Mexico. Texas What river became the natural border between Mexico and the U. S. after the Mexican/American War? The Rio Grande River How much did the U. S. pay Mexico for the land gained as a result of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo? $18 million

Round 7 – California Gold Rush In what year did most people travel to California to search for gold? From what country did many NEW immigrants come from in search of gold in California? What is one industry that rose out of the California gold rush that still exists today?

Round 7 – California Gold Rush In what year did most people travel to California to search for gold? 1849 From what country did many NEW immigrants come from in search of gold in California? China What is one industry that rose out of the California gold rush that still exists today? Levis jeans, railroad

Round 8 – Indian Removal What President issued the Indian Removal Act? Which Native American tribe was forced to walk the Trail of Tears? In what part of the country were most Native Americans living when they were forced to move to present day Oklahoma?

Round 8 – Indian Removal What President issued the Indian Removal Act? Andrew Jackson Which Native American tribe was forced to walk the Trail of Tears? Cherokee In what part of the country were most Native Americans living when they were forced to move to present day Oklahoma? East coast, east of Mississippi River, Ohio River Valley, App. Mtns., etc.

Bonus Round (5 pts. Each) List two things George Washington warned Americans about in his farewell address. Which basic right given to U. S. citizens by the first amendment was being restricted by the Sedition Act? How did the Alien Act affect an immigrant’s ability to become a U. S. citizen?

Bonus Round (5 pts. Each) List two things George Washington warned Americans about in his farewell address. don’t have two separate political parties don’t form alliances with other countries stay united as a nation don’t allow the country to go in debt Which basic right given to U. S. citizens by the first amendment was being restricted by the Sedition Act? freedom of speech How did the Alien Act affect an immigrant’s ability to become a U. S. citizen? it increased from 5 to 14 the number of years an immigrant must live in the U. S. before they could become a citizen