SW Week 16

Article 1:

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

• Mexico
• France
• Great Britain
• Spain

Article 1:

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

• $10 million
• $20 million
• $5 million
• $15 million

Article 2:

Who were the leaders of the Corps of Discovery?

• Thomas Jefferson and John Adams
• Lewis and Lewis Expedition Leaders

• Sacagawea and York
• 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?

• 6 months
• 2 years
• 18 months

• 1 year and 3 months

Article 3:

Where did most pioneers start their journey?

• St. Louis, Missouri

• California

• Austin, TX

• New York

Article 3:

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

• Silver
• Copper
• Diamonds
• Gold

Article 4:

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

• 1840
• 1850
• 1835
• 1845

Article 4:

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

• The War of 1812
• The Treaty of Paris
• The Louisiana Purchase
• The Gadsden Purchase

Article 5:

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

• Stand Strong, Texas!
• Fight for Freedom!
• Remember the Alamo!
• Texas Forever!

Article 5:

In what year did Mexico win independence from Spain?

• 1791
• 1836
• 1810
• 1821