Chapter 11 Test Social Studies
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The American Revolution influenced political ideals and revolutions across the globe. This can be seen for example through the break out of the French revolution, which was said to have been modeled after the one in America. Apart from war there is much that came from the American Revolution that was beneficial. Take up the social studies quiz below and get to see how much you understand on impact of American Revolution.
- 1.Why was Daniel Boone significant to the settling of Kentucky?
- A.
He explored and mapped the Rocky Mountains.
- B.
He helped clear the Wilderness Road
- C.
He served as a guide for Lewis and Clark
- D.
He wanted a strong confederation among Native Americans
- 2.How did Lewis and Clark expedition help future pioneers?
- A.
They told many stories
- B.
They made maps of Texas
- C.
They brought back detailed maps of rivers and mountains and important passes.
- D.
They brought back gold, silk, and many different spices.
- 3.Why id theSpanish fear Pike's exploration of their lands?
- A.
They were afraid the United States would invade.
- B.
The Spanish feared attacks from the Native Americans
- C.
The Spanish were afraid Mexico would develop the land.
- D.
The Spanish feared rapid growht of industries
- 4.What natural features made the exploration of the Louisiana Purchase easier than the exploration of Kentucky.
- A.
The land was flat for easy travel.
- B.
Many rivers made travel easier
- C.
Paved roads made it easy to travel.
- 5.Economic opportunity in trade and availability of rich land led to what major movement in United States?
- A.
Indian Removal Act
- B.
Industrial Revolution
- C.
Missouri Compromise
- D.
Westward Expansion
- 6.Why did many people migrate to California in 1849?
- A.
Gold
- B.
Land
- C.
Religious Freedom
- D.
Better Climate
- 7.What Act was passed by Congress that said all Indians east of the Mississippi must leave their land and move west?
- A.
Missouri Compromise
- B.
Native American Removal Act
- C.
Indian Land Compromise
- D.
Indian Removal Act
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