The Louisiana Purchase and The Voyage of Discovery

How did the Louisiana Purchase effect the geography of the United States?

• it tripled the size of the U.S.
• it had no effect
• it doubled the size of the U.S.

With the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, the United States could expand ___.

• to the north
• to the south
• to the west
• to the east

What was the main purpose of Lewis and Clark's expedition?

• To see how many new animals they could find.
• To make friends with the Native Americans in the West.
• To try to find a water route to the Pacific Ocean.
• To see of they could find New Orleans.

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The expedition of Lewis and Clark was successful because

• they brought back valuable information about the land west of the Mississippi River
• they converted Native Americans to Christianity
• They won Mexico from Spain
• all of the above

Based on the passage above how should Lewis and Clarks relationship with the Native Americans be viewed.

• Their encounters were friendly

• Their actions viewed the Natives as inferior

• Most tribes displayed hostility

• There were barely any encounters to speak of

Based on the text passage above. President Jefferson wished to

• develop trade with the Native Americans

• go to war with the Native Americans

• take the Native Americans land

• all of these

Which of the following details is an example of Sacajawea‘s influence?

• She was born the daughter of Lamhi Shoshone chief in 1788 or 1789.

• She left a lasting mark on American history by guiding Louis and Clark.

• She parted ways with Louis and Clark and in the Mandan village in 1806.

• She saved most of the equipment from being swept away in the river.