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