Expansion of a New Nation

Why did Daniel Boone and friends build the Wilderness Trail?

• To check out the ecosystem of the bear.

• To help pioneers settle the American West.

• To trade with France.

• To help ride 4-wheelers through the woods.

The U.S. bought California, New Mexico and all land north of the Rio Grande from whom?

• France

• Spain

• England

• Mexico

The Louisiana Purchase doubled our territory. What barriers is this is land between?

• The Mississippi River & Rocky Mountains

• The Mississippi River & Appalachian Mountains

• The Mississippi River & the Missouri River

• The Mississippi River & The Appalachian Mountains

Why did settlers rush to California?

• For the beaches.

• For the gold.

• For the warm climate.

• For the fun of it.

In the 1800's, remember when France & England were fighting and they didn't want U.S. to trade with the other...

What was U.S.'s view on trading with them?

• We will trade only with England.

• We will trade only with France.

• We can trade with whomever we want to.

• The U.S. doesn't need to trade with anyone.

What was ONE cause of the War of 1812?

• The U.S. was tired of England and France fighting.

• The French took over American ships.

• The British took over American ships.

• The U.S. was tired of Native Americans and England fighting.

What was the MAIN cause of the War of 1812?

• Freedom from England's rule

• Impressment ... enough said.

• To stop British attacks on U.S.'s coast.

• To protect the U.S. right to trade with anyone.

What is voluntary exchange?

• When buyers receive goods and services, and sellers make a profit.

• When sellers receive goods and services, and buyers make a profit.

• When sellers and buyers receives goods and services.

• When sellers and buyers make a profit.

Robert Fulton is known as the inventor of...

• The telegraph

• The telephone

• The steam train

• The steam boat

Why did President Jefferson send Lewis & Clark on their expedition?

• To explore the Oregon Trail.

• To explore the Louisiana Purchase.

• To explore trade with Native Americans.

• Who is Lewis & Clark?