American Exploration - Learning Check

Which two countries signed a peace treaty in 1802?

• France and Great Britain

• Spain and Portugal

• Germany and Italy

• Russia and Austria

Why did the United States government want to control the trade port of New Orleans?

• To establish a new capital

• To control the Mississippi River Valley

• To build a military base

• To create a tourist attraction

Who sold the Louisiana Region to the United States?

• King George III

• Napoleon

• Queen Victoria

• Alexander Hamilton

How much did the United States pay for the territory shown in the shaded area?

• $5 million

• $15 million

• $50 million

• $100 million

Which of the following states was NOT part of the territory acquired in the shaded area?

• Louisiana

• Kansas

• California

• Missouri

What were Lewis and Clark asked to search for?

• A mountain range

• A river to the Pacific Ocean

• A desert

• A forest

Which ocean were Lewis and Clark trying to reach?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

What type of men did Lewis and Clark look for to join their group?

• Skilled sailors

• Healthy woodsmen who could hunt

• Experienced farmers

• Trained soldiers

Who were the OTHER two American explorers during this time period?

• Lewis and Clark

• Pike and Long

• Pike and Peak

• Long and Latitude

Which country did Pike interact with on his journey?

• The French

• The Germans

• The Spanish

• The Russians