Expanding Nation and War of 1812

Why did the United States want to purchase New Orleans?

• It was a vital port for Americans living west of the Appalachian Mountains

• It was a vital port for Americans living west of the Rocky Mountains

• It was a vital port for Americans living close to the Mississippi River

Why did Napoleon sell the entire Louisiana Territory to the United States?

• France was in an economic crisis and needed money

• France needed money for war with Britain

• France sold us the Louisiana territory in exchange for help to fight against Britain

Who did Jefferson send to explore the territory the US bought?

• Lewis and Pike

• Clark and Pike

• Lewis and Clark

Zebulon Pike explored the southeastern part of North America.

• True

• False

The pirates who stole from European and American ships were from where?

• Britain

• Barbary States

• France

What did the United States do for those pirates to leave their ships alone?

• Paid tributes

• Sent ships in a different direction

• Passed the Embargo Act

Why did Jefferson take military action?

• The pirates stole American ships

• The pirates joined France

• The pirates demanded higher tribute

What did the Embargo Act do?

• Banned Americans from exporting American goods

• Banned Americans from importing European goods

• Both of these are true

Who was the biggest loser after the Embargo act?

• Britain

• France

• The United States

What was the result of the election of 1808?

• Thomas Jefferson won a third term as president

  
  

• James Madison

  
  

• Charles Pinckney