Unit 9 review Quiz

Use the map to answer the following question. How did the Louisiana Purchase impact the United States?

• It tripled the size of the United States.

• It reduced the size of the United States.

• It almost doubled the size of the United States.

• It maintained the current borders of the United States.

Which river was the last segment of the Lewis and Clark journey to reach the Pacific Ocean?

• Missouri River

• Columbia River

• Mississippi River

• Yellowstone River

Which led to the steep economic decline shown in the graph around 1807?

• The Embargo Act

• The Haitian Revolution

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The Lewis and Clark Expedition

Which was a major benefit of the Louisiana Purchase for the United States?

• relations with Native Americans were improved

• diplomatic tensions with Great Britain were reduced

• addition of Texas as a state stimulated American industry

• control of the Mississippi River protected American shipping

How was Florida involved in the Louisiana Purchase?

• Florida was included in the purchase and became the most southern state in the Union.

• Florida's residents used the confusion of the land sale to rebel like Haiti and formed an independent nation in 1805.

• America claimed West Florida was included in the land purchased, but Spain disagreed and retained ownership until 1819.

• France asked for more money from America to include Florida in the territory sold, which Americans could not afford and declined.

Which prohibited U.S. trade with other nations during Jefferson's Presidency?

• embargo

• smuggling

• impressment

• neutral rights

What was the primary goal of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• To find a direct water route to the Pacific Ocean

• To establish trade with Native American tribes

• To claim land for the United States before European powers could

• To study the flora and fauna of the western territories

Which territory was acquired by the United States as a result of the Adams-Onís Treaty?

• Louisiana Territory

• Florida

• Texas

• Oregon Country

What was one effect of the Embargo Act of 1807 on the United States?

• It led to a significant increase in domestic manufacturing.

• It caused widespread unemployment in port cities.

• It improved relations with both Britain and France.

• It resulted in the War of 1812 with Great Britain.

What was the primary reason for the opposition to the Louisiana Purchase among some members of Congress?

• Concern over the constitutionality of acquiring new territory

• Fear of losing trade with European countries

• Belief that it would lead to war with Native American tribes

• Concern over the cost of the expedition of Lewis and Clark