Louisiana Purchase

Which two areas of the map made up the United States in 1803 as a result of the Louisiana Purchase?

• A and B

• A and D

• B and D

• E and G

The United States purchase of the Louisiana Territory in 1803 was geographically important because it

• Assured sole ownership of the Great Lakes.

• Ended Spanish control of the Southwest.

• Provided full access to the Mississippi River.

• Allowed completion of the first railroad in California.

Which group benefited the most from the United States acquisition of the port of New Orleans?

• Farmers in the Ohio River valley.

• Native American Indians in the Southwest.

• Fur trappers in the Hudson River valley.

• Gold miners in northern California.

Which geographical consideration had the greatest influence on President Thomas Jefferson’s decision to purchase the Louisiana Territory in 1803?

• Large gold reserves were located in the territory.

• The size of the territory would create a barrier to French influence.

• The Rocky Mountain region was an outlet for future population growth.

• Full control of the port of New Orleans on the Mississippi River would be established.

1803 — Louisiana Purchase Treaty established western boundary of United States.

1818 — Convention with Britain established northern boundary of Louisiana Territory.

1819 — Adams-Onís Treaty granted Florida to United States. 1842 — Webster-Ashburton Treaty established MaineCanada border.

1846 — Treaty of Oregon established northern boundary of Oregon Territory.

The time line shows that the major way the United States gained territory in the early 19th century was through

• War

• Diplomacy

• Executive orders

• Arbitration

Which action of President Thomas Jefferson was in conflict with his belief in a strict interpretation of the Constitution?

• Protesting the impressment of United States sailors.

• Purchasing the Louisiana territory from France.

• Pardoning violators of the Alien and Sedition Acts.

• Using the United States Navy to subdue the Barbary pirates.

The map shows the exploration routes of Lewis and Clark and of Zebulon Pike. A valid conclusion based on this map is that these expeditions

• Faced few barriers from natural features.

• Avoided land claimed by other countries.

• Used river systems to help them on their journeys.

• Took the most direct routes to reach the Pacific Ocean.

The Lewis and Clark expedition (1803-1806) was important because it

• Determined the route of the first trans-continental railroad.

• Opened an all-water route to the Gulf of Mexico.

• Removed the British threat from the Northwest Territory.

• Increased understanding of the area included in the Louisiana Purchase.

What is the best title for this map?

• Eastward Migration

• Results of the Revolution

• Territorial Expansion

• Immigration Before the Civil War

Which geographic area was added to the United States by the Louisiana Purchase?

• Appalachian Mountains

• Columbia River Valley

• Great Plains

• Piedmont Plateau