manifest destiny

Who was the United States' President during the time of westward expansion?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

Who did President Thomas Jefferson make a deal with to purchase the Louisiana Territory?

• Napoleon (leader of France)

• Washington (leader of France)

• Jones (leader of France)

Who led an expedition westward to explore the Louisiana Territory?

• Johnson and George

• Lewis and Clark

• Josh and Samuel

Which body of water did Lewis and Clark find with the help of Sacagawea? 

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Mississippi River

What were some ways that settlers traveled west in the 1800s?

• airplane

• walked

• by train

• by horse and carriage

What does "Elbow Room" mean? Why did Americans want more room?