Thomas Jefferson and American Expansion

Thomas Jefferson and American Expansion

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Social Studies

5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Something that goes against the rules or laws written in the Constitution of a country.

Back

unconstitutional

2.

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Front

An increase in size.

Back

expansion

3.

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Front

Where were the members of the Corps of Discovery going? Options: the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, the Rocky Mountains, the Appalachian Mountains

Back

the Pacific Ocean

4.

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Front

What was the main reason Jefferson wanted the Louisiana Territory?

Back

He wanted to have control of the port in New Orleans and the Mississippi River to help with trade growth.

5.

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Front

Who explored the Louisiana Territory?

Back

Lewis and Clark

6.

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Front

Who was president when the United States acquired and began to explore the Louisiana Territory?

Back

Thomas Jefferson

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The expedition to explore the Louisiana Territory was called the

Back

Lewis and Clark Expedition

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Sacagawea was a guide for Lewis and Clark's expedition westward from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Coast.

Back

True

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