Chapter 9 Section 2 The Jefferson Era

Multiple Choice

Why was control of the Mississippi River significant to American farmers during the early 1800s?

• It allowed them to ship goods to markets on the East Coast

• It provided a source of fresh water for crops

• It was a popular route for gold prospectors

• It was used for fishing and recreation

Multiple Choice

Which event led to the renaming of Santo Domingo to Haiti in 1804?

• Napoleon's invasion

• Toussaint Louverture's revolt

• French Revolution

• Louisiana Purchase

Multiple Choice

Why did France decide to sell the Louisiana Territory to the United States?

• France needed money for Napoleon's war against Britain

• France wanted to expand its empire in America

• France wanted to support the Federalists

• France wanted to avoid conflict with Spain

Multiple Select

Select all the reasons why Jefferson was interested in the territory west of the Mississippi River.

• Scientific exploration

• Commercial possibilities

• Establishing military forts

• Expanding slavery

Fill in the Blank

Lieutenant Zebulon Pike named a snow capped mountain ___ Peak.

Multiple Choice

Why was control of the Mississippi River important to American farmers during the time of the Louisiana Purchase?

• It allowed them to ship goods to New Orleans and markets on the East Coast

• It provided fresh water for their crops

• It was a source of gold and other minerals

• It was used for recreational activities