Bayou Bridges Unit 3 Chapter 1

Which statement best describes a reason the United States purchased Louisiana?

• The United States wanted to end a war with Spain.

• The United States wanted to ensure it could continue to use the Mississippi River for Trade.

• The United States no longer wanted to trade through the Port of Boston.

• The United States wanted to ensure it could continue to use the Ohio River for trade.

Use the map to answer the question: Why did the Lewis and Clark expedition begin in St. Louis?

• It was north of Fort Clatsop.

• It was next to the Great Lakes.

• It was bordering Spanish Territory.

• It was located along the Missouri River.

How did Lewis and Clark expedition help early America?

• It led to peaceful cooperation with Native Americans.

• It provided information about a new region.

• It brought back valuable gold and silver.

• It forced Spain from important territory.

Which statement best explains the answer to Part A?

• The United States owed money to France from the French and Indian War.

• Farmers used the Mississippi River to ship their goods to other markets.

• The Port of New Orleans was near the Pacific Ocean.

• France governed the colony of New France.

Why did Lewis and Clark bring gifts on their expedition?

• to exchange them for a place to stay

• to convince settlers to come with them

• to make friends with Native Americans

• to celebrate holidays with other travelers

Use the map to answer the question. Which area on the map did the United States buy from another country in 1803?

• Canada

• Louisiana

• Oregon Territory

• Spanish Territory

Use the image to answer the question. What does this arch commemorate?

• Sacagawea only

• Lewis and Clark only

• Sacagawea, Lewis, and Clark

• Sacagawea, Lewis, Clark, and President Jefferson

How did Sacagawea help the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• She sold them horses.

• She fought off wild animals.

• She served as an interpreter.

• She helped them build forts for the winter.

Why was France willing to sell its territory to the United States?

• France hoped the United States would forgive its debts in return.

• France hoped the United States would go to war with Britain.

• France did not want to be neighbors with the Spanish in the Americas.

• Expensive wars meant that France needed the money.