Louisiana Purchase

Louisiana Purchase

11th - 12th Grade

10 Qs

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Louisiana Purchase

Louisiana Purchase

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History

11th - 12th Grade

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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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.

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