War of 1812 - Age of Jackson

Jefferson was hesitant to buy the Louisiana territory because of:

• It could spark a war with Britain and Spain

• The price was very expensive

• It could be politically disastrous and jeopardize his reelection

• He was unsure if it was constitutional

The War of 1812 was caused by

• British impressment of American sailors

• Trade restrictions by Britain and France

• British arming and encouragement of Native American rebellion

• American desire to take Canada

General Jackson's campaigns against the Seminoles in the south paved the way for acquiring parts of

• Louisiana

• Florida

• Georgia

• Texas

President Thomas Jefferson wanted to purchase the city of

• New York City

• New Orleans

• Boston

• St. Louis

New Orleans was a valuable port and Americans used this city to access the

• Boston Harbor

• Atlantic Ocean

• Boston Harbor

• Mississippi River

Lewis and Clark started their expedition in 1804 in what city? 

• Boston

• New York City

• St. Louis

• New Orleans

The group of men that accompanied Lewis & Clark is often referred to as the

• Expedition group

• Shoshone Tribe

• Corps of Discovery

• Native Americans

Who owned the Louisiana Territory before it was purchased by the United States?

• France

• Spain

• Great Britain

• Mexico

Who served as a translator to Lewis and Clark? 

• Pocohontas

• Sacagawea

• Baptiste

• President Jefferson

Sacagawea played a significant part in the Lewis & Clark expedition. She helped to navigate through difficult terrain, negotiate with Native American tribes, translated for the group, and shared her knowledge about plants that were edible or what could be used as medicine.

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