Unit 4 Review

Which of the following demonstrates how the United States acquired the Louisiana Territory?

• The area was acquired after the end of the Revolutionary War in addition to the 13 Colonies as stated in the Treaty of Paris.

• The area was acquired as a result of war and was a provision of the peace treaty also stating that the Rio Grande was the border between the two countries.

• The area was acquired through peaceful means when President Jefferson purchased the land from France for 15 million dollars.

• The area was acquired after the citizens of this nation first ceded from Mexico and then became independent for a brief period.

Which of the following demonstrates how the United States acquired Mexican territory?

• The area was acquired after the end of the Revolutionary War in addition to the 13 Colonies as stated in the Treaty of Paris.

• The area was acquired as a result of war and was a provision of the peace treaty also stating that the Rio Grande was the border between the two countries.

• The area was acquired through peaceful means when President Jefferson purchased the land from France for 15 million dollars.

• The area was acquired after the citizens of this nation first ceded from Mexico and then became independent for a brief period.

Which of the following demonstrates how the United States acquired Texas?

• The area was acquired after the end of the Revolutionary War in addition to the 13 Colonies as stated in the Treaty of Paris.

• The area was acquired as a result of war and was a provision of the peace treaty also stating that the Rio Grande was the border between the two countries.

• The area was acquired through peaceful means when President Jefferson purchased the land from France for 15 million dollars.

• The area was acquired after the citizens of this nation first ceded from Mexico and then became independent for a brief period.

Which of the following best describes potential benefits or motivations for American citizens moving west?

• Lack of communication with the civilized world, chance of death on the long journey, leaving your family behind

• Obtaining cheap/free land, spreading Christianity, finding gold, obtaining new resources, finding new trade routes

• Converting Native tribes to Christianity

• Adding free and slave states to the Union

What was the main objective of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• To make treaties with Native Americans and secure the land for the U.S.

• To find a water route (Northwest Passage) to the Pacific Ocean for commerce purposes

• To explore the newly acquired territory of Oregon

• To establish military posts in the West

Which of these was NOT a goal of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• Search for a water route to the Pacific Ocean.

• Establish relationships with the Native Americans.

• Explore and map the land they traveled.

• Conquer any Native tribes and move them to Indian Territory.

This quotation upholds the idea that the Native Americans should:

• Keep their current settlements.

• Give up their traditions.

• Be moved to new homes.

• Be given their own country.

Why does President Jackson feel that the Native population is being “saved”?

• By leaving, they would be out of immediate danger.

• By staying, they converted to Christianity and worshiped regularly.

• By leaving, the government paid their way and made them rich.

• By staying, they submitted to the laws of the states and lived as American citizens.

What is President Jackson saying is “liberal, but generous”?

• Leaving the graves of their fathers.

• Offering them a new home and paying for the expense.

• Mingling with their population.

• They are allowed to convert to Christianity.

In Worcester vs Georgia, the Supreme Court ruled the Cherokee could keep their land. Why were the Cherokee unconstitutionally relocated anyway?

• The Cherokee decided to move on their own to live with the other tribes in Indian Territory.

• The Cherokee lost their land in the Battle of New Echota.

• Georgia was not willing to support the Supreme Court’s decision and Jackson/many Americans wanted Cherokee land and gold.

• Georgia used the 10th Amendment to make their own state laws regarding Cherokee removal and resettlement.