Westward Expansion

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Which of the following best explains why controlling Louisiana was important for President Thomas Jefferson?
- Gold was discovered by the French.
- The French were organizing raids in Texas.
- The port of New Orleans connected to the Mississippi.
- Jefferson feared Spanish forces were going to claim U.S. land.

Back

The port of New Orleans connected to the Mississippi.

Front

American Indians were forced to settle on reservations as the United States expanded westward.

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Front

In 1803, President Jefferson bought a huge piece of land west of the Mississippi River from France. How much did the United States pay for it?

Back

15 million dollars

Front

Why did the United States need more land?

Back

To make room for their growing population

Front

Lewis and Clark were the first to reach the ___________ by land.

Back

Pacific Ocean

Front

Who was the first to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains?

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Daniel Boone

Front

In which state was Daniel Boone's settlement? South Carolina, Louisiana, California, Kentucky

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Kentucky

Front

What happened on Zebulon Pike's expedition?

Back

He found an easy way across the Rocky Mountains.

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What do Daniel Boone, Lewis and Clark, and Zebulon Pike have in common?

Back

They all explored western lands that later became part of the United States

Front

What was Sacagawea's job when traveling with Lewis and Clark?

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She was an interpreter between them and the Native Americans.