Early American Territorial Expansion

True or False. Even though the Louisiana Purchase had some important immediate impacts that helped the US, it ultimately turned out to be a bad deal and hurt the US economy.

• True

• False

True or False. The Louisiana Purchase was supported by Americans because it showed proper execution of presidential power included in the Constitution

• True

• False

True or False. The Louisiana Purchase was supported by Americans because it made sure the US had control of the Mississippi River while also adding in new territory.

• True

• False

True or False. The Louisiana Purchase almost doubled the size of the United States, by square miles.

• True

• False

Why was the Louisiana Purchase controversial?

• The land cost too much money

• People were concerned about the well being of the Native Americans

• The Constitution didn't delegate the power to make a deal like that to the president

• France was America's biggest enemy

The Louisiana Purchase gave the US control of the Mississippi River. This was most important because...

• many battles were fought in the Mississippi

• goods could be transported on the river

• it served as protection from invaders

• it was the inspiration for many paintings

The Louisiana Purchase was made between the US and _________.

• Spain

• France

• England

• Portugal

Which of the following were parts of the economic program in the early 1800s?

• Federal spending on all roads and canals

• No taxation on foreign goods

• Public land policy to encourage expansion

• Tariffs on foreign imports

True or False. Before 1812 the majority of the US population still lived within 50 miles of the Atlantic seaboard.

• True

• False

Which of the following created a boom in land sales?

• Peaceful Native American encounters with no conflict

• Easy access to credit

• Lower prices per acre of land

• Smaller land purchasing sizes