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The Great Journey Westward

Questions: 5

Grade: 5

Words: 59

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Long ago, America decided to expand westward. They believed in 'Manifest Destiny,' a term meaning it was their right and duty. It was a thrilling but challenging journey. Many brave people, like Lewis and Clark, led the way. However, the expansion affected Native Americans, changing their lives forever. Today, we remember this period as important in shaping America.

Question 1

What does the term 'Manifest Destiny' mean?

A religious belief

An economic theory

A political strategy

The right and duty to expand

Explanation. Manifest Destiny was a belief that it was America's right and duty to expand westward.

A type of government

Question 2

Who were important figures in American westward expansion?

Abraham Lincoln and George Washington

Christopher Columbus and Ferdinand Magellan

Lewis and Clark

Explanation. Lewis and Clark were key explorers who led the way in America's westward expansion.

Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin

James Madison and John Adams

Question 3

What was the impact of American westward expansion on Native Americans?

It improved their economic status

It led to cultural exchange

It changed their lives forever

Explanation. The expansion affected Native Americans greatly, changing their lives forever.

It had no impact

It increased their population

Question 4

Why do we remember the period of American westward expansion?

Because it led to the Civil War

Because it introduced new technologies

Because it was important in shaping America

Explanation. This period is remembered because it played a significant role in shaping America as we know it today.

Because it led to the industrial revolution

Because it introduced new species of animals

Question 5

Was the journey westward easy or challenging?

Easy

Moderately challenging

Neither easy nor challenging

Challenging

Explanation. The text describes the westward journey as thrilling but challenging, indicating it was not an easy process.

It was not a journey

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