ch 5 Test

Which relative location correctly describes the border of the United States before the Louisiana Purchase?

• south of Canada and east of the Mississippi River

• north of Canada and west of the Mississippi River

• 1. east of the Atlantic Ocean and west of the Pacific Ocean

• 1. north of Spanish Florida and West of the Mississippi River

 This map shows land that the United States gained over time.  Which area did the United States purchase from France in 1803?

• Area A

• Area B

• Area C

• Area D

Thomas Jefferson wanted the United States to buy New Orleans from France. Why did Jefferson send James Monroe to France to try to negotiate the purchase with Napoleon?

• He wanted the U.S. to control New Orleans to put an end to the French influence in North America.

• He wanted the U.S. to control New Orleans to control trade and travel on the Mississippi River.

• He wanted the U.S. to control New Orleans to control the natural resources of the Mississippi River.

• He wanted the U.S. to control New Orleans to reduce British influence in North America.

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.1.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

 How did Napoleon Bonapart respond to the United States’ offer to buy New Orleans?

• He declared war against the U.S. because he did not want to sell the land.

• He accepted the offer exactly as it was made.

• He offered to sell the entire Louisiana Territory because France needed money.

• He decided to sell New Orleans to Great Britain because they offered more money.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Which major historical event made Louisiana a part of the United States?

• American Revolution

• Battle of New Orleans

• Louisiana Purchase

• War of 1812

How did the Louisiana Purchase benefit the United States? Choose 2

• The Louisiana Purchase made trade more difficult in the U.S.

• The Louisiana Purchase grew the U.S. military.

• The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States and made moving west possible.

• The Louisiana Purchase stopped Americans from moving west.

• The Louisiana Purchase gave the U.S. control over the Mississippi River and the New Orleans Port.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

Which statements correctly describe Thomas Jefferson? Choose 2

• He was the first President of the United States.

• He began a war with France over Louisiana.

• He was the third president of the United States and wrote the Declaration of Independence.

• He served as a successful military leader in the American Revolution.

• He doubled the size of the U.S. through the Louisiana Purchase.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

Why was the Jefferson Memorial built in 1942?

• to celebrate Jefferson's victory in the War of 1812

• to honor Jefferson's role as delegate in France

• to honor our third president and Founding Father

• to celebrate the U.S. victory in the American Revolution

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CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

How did Lewis and Clark’s Expedition encourage westward expansion?

• Lewis and Clark provided information about the new land which made people excited to move west.

• Lewis and Clark's journals made people want to move to big cities in the west.

• Lewis and Clark provided information about the new land which made people fear the Native Americans.

• Lewis and Clark provided information about the new land which made people realize they should not move west.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

Use the map to answer the question.

Which natural landmark did Lewis and Clark cross on their journey?

• Appalachian Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Mississippi River

• Great Lakes