Chapter 9 Section 2 The Jefferson Era

Multiple Choice

Why was control of the Mississippi River important to American farmers in the early 1800s?

• It provided a route to ship goods to markets on the East Coast

• It was a source of fresh water for crops

• It marked the boundary between the United States and Canada

• It was used for recreational boating

Multiple Choice

What was one of Napoleon's main motivations for wanting Santo Domingo?

• To establish a Caribbean naval base

• To abolish slavery

• To spread the French language

• To create a tourist destination

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 form an alliance with the U.S.

• The territory was uninhabitable

• The U.S. threatened France

Multiple Select

Which of the following were goals of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• Scientific exploration

• Commercial possibilities

• Establishing military forts

• Conquering Spanish territories

Multiple Choice

Why was access to the Mississippi River important for American farmers in the early 1800s?

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

• It provided a source of fresh water for their crops

• It was a natural barrier against foreign invasion

• It was used for recreational activities