Westward Expansion

What was the primary outcome of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803?

• It tripled the size of the United States

• It doubled the size of the United States

• It increased the U.S. territory by one-fourth

• It reduced the size of French territory in Europe

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

• $25 million

• $10 million

• $15 million

• $20 million

Which country sold the Louisiana Territory to the United States?

• France
• Mexico
• Great Britain
• Spain

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the Louis and Clark expeditions?

• To establish trading posts

• To map the newly acquired territory

• To fight Native American tribes

• To build settlements

Which river marked Mexico's claimed border with Texas before the Mexican-American War?

• Colorado River

• Mississippi River

• Rio Grande

• Nueces River

Who was the U.S. President during the Mexican-American War?

• James K. Polk

• Andrew Jackson

• John Tyler

• James Monroe

Select all that apply: What were some significant challenges faced by travelers on the Oregon Trail?

• Lack of food supplies

• Hostile enemies

• Illness and geographical obstacles

• Extreme heat

What was the name of the treaty that ended the Mexican-American War?

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Oregon

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Which was NOT a territory gained by the U.S. through the Mexican-American War?

• California

• Nevada

• Florida

• Utah

What was the strategic advantage gained from the Louisiana Purchase?

• Access to gold mines

• Control over the Mississippi River

• Direct route to Asia

• Military bases