Jefferson Era

What is the belief that it is our destiny to expand westward and fill the country coast to coast?

• Manifest Destiny

• The American Dream

• Expansionism

• World Domination

Why was the port of New Orleans so important?

• It was a large manufacturing city.

• It had a tremendous fishing industry. 

• It was a haven for the Catholic faith.

• It was the main center for trade along the Mississippi River.

Who sold the Louisiana territory to the US?

• Spain

• France

• Great Britain

• Portugal

When did the United States of America purchase the territory of Louisiana?

• 1703

• 1903

• 1803

• 1813

Which of these is true of the Louisiana Purchase?

• It cut the size of the land area of US in half.

• It doubled the size of the land area of US.

• It doubled the size of the state of Georgia.

• It cut the population of the US. in half.

Who was the French leader who sold Louisiana to the US?

• Richard Lee

• Prince Phillip

• Napoleon

• King Louie

Who did Thomas Jefferson choose to lead the expedition to explore the Louisiana Territory?

• Sacagawea and Charbonneau

• Lewis and Clark

• Tom and Jerry

• Jefferson and Washington

How much did the United States pay for the Louisiana Territory?

• $100,000

• $1 million

• $15 million

• $100 million

What president arranged the Louisiana Purchase?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington 

• Andrew Jackson

• William Henry Harrison

What was the nickname of the politicians (people who make laws) who wanted to declare war on Great Britain in 1812?

• War Robins

• War Eagles

• War Hawks

• War Pigeons