Unit 3 Ch. 1 Study Guide

Front

Which area of the map did the United States buy from another country in 1803? Options: Canada, Oregon Territory, Spanish Territory

Back

Louisiana

Front

Why did the Lewis and Clark expedition begin in St. Louis?

Back

It was located along the Missouri River

Front

Which statement best describes a reason the United States purchased Louisiana? Options: The US wanted to end a war with Spain, The US wanted to ensure it could continue to use the Mississippi River for trade., The US no longer wanted to trade through the Port of Boston., The US wanted to ensure it could continue to use the Ohio River for trade.

Back

The US wanted to ensure it could continue to use the Mississippi River for trade.

Front

Which statement best explains the reason the US purchased Louisiana? Options: The US 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.

Back

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

Front

How did Sacagawea help the Lewis and Clark expedition?

Back

She served as an interpreter.

Front

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

Back

Expensive wars meant that France needed the money.

Front

How did the Lewis and Clark expedition help early America?

Back

It provided information about a new region.

Front

Who does this arch commemorate? (who is it a memorial to?)

Back

Sacagawea, Lewis, Clark and President Jefferson

Front

Why did Lewis and Clark bring gifts on their expedition?

Back

to make friends with Native Americans