Studies Weekly Week 16 Test

Article 1: The Louisiana Purchase

From which country did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory?

• France

• Spain

• Mexico

• United Kingdom

Article 1: The Louisiana Purchase

How much did the United States government pay for the Louisiana Territory?

• 10 million

• 15 million

• 20 million

• 25 million

Article 1: The Louisiana Purchase

Which of the following was NOT a goal of the Corps of Discovery?

• Spy on the Mexican army and bring back information about their movements

• Record information about the area's soil, water, plants, animals, weather, and insects

• Build relationships with the American Indians they met along the way.

• Find a water route to the Pacific Ocean.

Article 2: The Corps of Discovery

Who were the leaders of the Corps of Discovery?

• George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams and James Madison

• Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

• Benjamin Franklin and Alexander Hamilton

Article 2: The Corps of Discovery

During the expedition, who created detailed maps to share with Thomas Jefferson?

• William Clark

• Sacagawea

• Zebulon Pike

• Meriwether Lewis

Article 2: The Corps of Discovery

How long did it take the Corps of Discovery to reach the Pacific Ocean after leaving St. Louis?

• 18 months

• 12 months

• 24 months

• 36 months

Article 3: America Coast to Coast

Where did most pioneers start their journey?

• San Francisco, California

• St. Louis, Missouri

• Boston, Massachusetts

• New York City, New York

Article 3: America Coast to Coast

How many miles was the trip across the plains?

• 1,500 miles

• 2,500 miles

• 2,000 miles

• 3,000 miles

Article 3: America Coast to Coast

_______ was found at Sutter’s Mill in California territory.

• Silver

• Copper

• Diamonds

• Gold

Article 4: Manifest Destiny

In what year was the phrase “Manifest Destiny” coined?

• 1845

• 1776

• 1820

• 1900