New Territories to the US

Why was Napoleon eager to sell the Louisiana Territory to the United States at a reasonable price?

• France didn't want the territory anymore.

• France was about to enter into war with Great Britain.

• The United States was friends with Napoleon.

• Napoleon wanted to increase his own personal wealth.

After declaring independence, the United States wanted to expand its territory. In which direction was most of the available land?

• North

• East

• South

• West

What did Thomas Jefferson believe as a constructionist?

• The Constitution did not need reserved powers.

• The Constitution did not need a bill of rights.

• The Constitution should be easily changed.

• The Constitution should be followed as it was written.

Answer explanation

Constructionist: believes that the Constitution should be used as written and not overly interpreted

One of the important jobs given to the Corps of Discovery was to build positive relations with the Native Americans. Describe how Lewis and Clark attempted to achieve this goal and how successful were they in achieving it.

Who did Thomas Jefferson ask to lead the expedition?

• Meriwether Lewis

• Toussaint Charbonneau

• Sacagawea

• Ronald McDonald

What was the name of the team lead by Lewis and Clark through the Louisiana Territory?

• Discovery Channel

• Corps of Discovery

• The Napoleonic Expedition

• Western Expansion

Match the following people with the appropriate description.

• Given the nickname Pomp, meaning "first born"

• Shoshone

• The tribe Sacagawea was born into

• Sacagawea

• Adopted Sacagawea's children after her death

• William Clark

• a Native American woman who acted as an interpreter and a guide during Lewis and Clark expedition

• Jean-Baptiste Charbonneau

What was Great Britain required to recognize after the Treaty of Paris was adopted?

• The independence of the United States

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The laws of the United States

• The sovereignty of France

Which land purchase by the United States allowed Americans to move to the Oregon Country by using the Oregon Trail?

• Texas Annexation

• Florida Cession

• Louisiana Territory

• Gadsden Purchase

What is the significance of the 49th parallel due to the Oregon Treaty of 1846?

• It was the location of Vancouver, Canada.

• It was used for part of the border line between Canada and the United States.

• It was the location of Paris, France.

• It was used to divide the United States and Mexico.