Westward Expansion

Front

What is territorial expansion?

Back

expanding the western U.S.

Front

Which century describes the Westward Expansion movement in the U.S.?

Back

1800s

Front

What was the territory that Thomas Jefferson purchased from France in 1803?

Back

Louisiana Purchase

Front

Which president was responsible for the Louisiana Purchase?

Back

Thomas Jefferson

Front

Who did Thomas Jefferson hire to explore the Louisiana Purchase?

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Lewis and Clark

Front

What was the general direction that Lewis and Clark traveled in the journey to the Pacific Ocean?

Back

west

Front

Which specific location of the Mississippi River did Lewis and Clark begin their expedition?

Back

Missouri River

Front

What was the name of the Native American guide that assisted Lewis and Clark?

Back

Sacajawea

Front

What was Sacajawea's contribution to the expedition?

Back

helped them find their way

Front

Why did Lewis and Clark use the Missouri River to explore the land of the west?

Back

They would be able to easily travel hundreds of miles.