6.1 Eyes to the West & The Expedition

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Which event doubled the size of the United States in 1803?

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Louisiana Purchase from France

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Why did President Jefferson send Lewis and Clark to explore the new territory?

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To reach the Pacific and map the land

Front

Sacagawea’s contribution most directly helped the expedition accomplish which task?

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Translate and show edible plants

Front

Lewis and Clark’s journals influenced Americans in what way?

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Encouraged expansion toward the West

Front

What was the British practice of forcing captured American sailors to serve in the Royal Navy called?

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Impressment of American seamen

Front

__________ were pushing for war against the British

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War Hawks

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Why did the United States pass the Embargo Act during the early 1800s?

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To stop all trade with Europe

Front

Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa responded to William Henry Harrison’s land agreement by doing what?

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Uniting tribes to resist the deal

Front

Which event involved William Henry Harrison defeating Native forces and burning a village?

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Battle of Tippecanoe in Indiana

Front

Which event inspired the writing of the “Star Spangled Banner”? Options: The burning of Washington, DC, The bombardment of Fort McHenry, The blockade of the East Coast, The Battle of New Orleans

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The bombardment of Fort McHenry