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8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which early 19th century land acquisition doubled the territory of the United States?

Back

Louisiana Purchase

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How did the shaded area on the map become part of the United States?

Back

It was purchased by the United States from France.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What did Marshall mean by the phrase “It is emphatically the province and duty of the judicial department to say what the law is”?

Back

The Judicial branch must interpret the law and ensure it aligns with the Constitution.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Using the map and your knowledge of history, which statement best describes the Louisiana purchase?

Back

The United States purchased a vast territory of land from France.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the word 'EMBARGO' mean?

Back

blocking of trade with another country

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: The Lewis and Clark Expedition-A journey made by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, during the presidency of Thomas Jefferson, to explore the American Northwest, newly purchased from Spain, and some territories beyond.

Back

False

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Thomas Jefferson sent ___ and ___ to ask the French leader, Napoleon to sell part of Louisiana, including New Orleans to the United States.

Back

Robert Livingston and James Monroe

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Lewis and Clark traveled from ____ to ____.

Back

St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean.

9.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: Thomas Jefferson asked Meriwether Lewis to lead an expedition to learn all he could about the new land.

Back

True