U.S. Expansionism

What year was the Gadsden Purchase completed?

• 1848

• 1850

• 1853

• 1855

What year was the Alaska Purchase completed?

• 1865

• 1867

• 1870

• 1880

Why did Napoleon sell the Louisiana Territory?

• To raise money for wars in Europe

• To expand French territory in North America

• To fund the construction of the Eiffel Tower

• To settle disputes with Native American tribes

How did the Louisiana Purchase benefit the U.S. economy?

• It provided more land for farming and trade

• It increased the population density in urban areas

• It reduced the need for foreign imports

• It led to the establishment of new taxes

What strategic advantage did the Alaska Purchase provide?

• Increased U.S. presence in the Pacific

• Access to valuable natural resources

• Expansion of U.S. territory in Europe

• Strengthening of military alliances in Asia

Why did many Americans criticize the Alaska Purchase?

• They believed it was a frozen wasteland with no value

• They thought it would be too expensive to maintain

• They were concerned about the indigenous population

• They believed it would be difficult to govern

Which two states gained land from the Gadsden Purchase?

• Arizona and New Mexico

• California and Nevada

• Texas and Oklahoma

• Utah and Colorado

What major river was secured through the Louisiana Purchase?

• Missouri River

• Ohio River

• Mississippi River

• Arkansas River

What is the policy of increasing a nation's territory, influence, or economic power?

• Imperialism

• Expansionism

• Isolationism

• Colonialism

Which country sold the Louisiana Territory to the U.S.?

• Spain

• France

• Great Britain

• Portugal