SW Week 16 Test

Article 1: The Louisiana Purchase

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

• Spain
• England
• France
• Mexico

Article 1:

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

• 1 billion dollars
• 100 million dollars
• 500 million dollars
• $15 million

Article 2: The Corps of Discovery

Who were the leaders of the Corps of Discovery?

• George Washington and Benjamin Franklin
• Thomas Jefferson and John Adams
• Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant
• Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

Article 2:

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

• 2 weeks
• 18 months
• 6 months
• 3 years

Article 3: America Coast to Coast

Where did most pioneers start their journey?

• Europe
• St. Louis, Missouri

• West coast of the United States
• Central America

Article 3:

How many miles was the trip across the plains?

• 2,000

• 1,000 miles
• 500 miles
• 100 miles

Article 4: Manifest Destiny

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

• 1776
• 1900
• 1845
• 1492

Article 4:

In 1803, what began the expansion of the United States of America?

• The War of 1812
• The Civil War
• The Louisiana Purchase
• The American Revolution

Article 5: Texas and Independence

What was the battle cry during Texas’ fight for independence?

• All for one, one for all!
• Remember the Alamo!
• Never give up!
• Save the whales!

Article 5:

In what year did Mexico win independence from Spain?

• 1776
• 1492
• 1821
• 1865