Westward Expansion Review Sheet

Oregon Country

1. What four nations claimed the Oregon territory?

2. What two Nations agreed to occupy Oregon jointly?
3. Why were people drawn to the Oregon country?
4. What was the name of the trail that people used to get to the Oregon country?
5. Describe the hardships that people faced on the trail.
6. What types of people were drawn to the Oregon country?

Texas Independence

1. Who was given permission to bring settlers into Texas?

2. Who led settlers into Texas?
3. Why were Americans invited into Texas?
4. What is a Tejano?
5. What happened at the Alamo?
6. Who was the leader of the Texas rebels?
7. Who was the leader of the Mexicans?
8. What happened at the Battle of San Jancito?

California and the Southwest

1. Who is William Becknell?

2. What was the name of the trail that people took into New Mexico?
3. Why did people travel into the southwest?

The War with Mexico

1. What was the cause of the war with Mexico?

2. Name two people in charge of American forces during the war.
3. Who was the leader of Mexico?
4. Name three important battles in the War?
5. Who was the President of the United States?
6. What was happening in California during the war?
7. What Americans were in charge in California during the war?
8. What was the outcome of the war with Mexico?

The California Gold Rush

1. Who first discovered gold in California?

2. Where and when was gold first discovered in California?
3. Describe the life of the miners.
4. What year did the Gold Rush reach its peak?