Westward Expansion Quiz 1 Review

How did the territory of the United States change with the

Louisiana Purchase in 1803?

• The original thirteen colonies officially became the thirteen states.

• The United States doubled in size after gaining so much land.

• The United States sold much of its land to France, so it could win the war.

• The United States could now afford to purchase more land from Spain.

Which of the following best explains Thomas Jefferson’s

motivation for the Louisiana Purchase?

• The United States needed to expand so it could become stronger than other countries.

• Jefferson was interested in sending expeditions into the territory to discover new resources that would boost the economy.

• Jefferson wanted control of the Port of New Orleans.

• By purchasing the Louisiana Territory, the United States would be able to prevent the British from taking control of the western part of the continent.

What is known as one of the first of a group to enter a region?

• leader

• pioneer

• chief

• corps

How much did the Louisiana Purchase cost?

• 12 million

• 15 thousand

• 15 million

• 20 million

Why was the port of New Orleans so important?

• to be able to ship goods to other cities and countries

• to have all the power

• to have control of all the land

• to control the Mississippi River

Who were the Corps of Discovery?

• the 31 men who went settle in the west

• the 31 men to bought the Louisiana Purchase

• the 31 men who were part of different Native American tribes

• the 31 men who traveled with Lewis and Clark to help on the expedition

Which mountain range did Lewis and Clark have to travel across to make it to the Pacific Ocean?

• Appalachian Mountains

• Ozark Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

Which was the final river Lewis and Clark used to make it to the Pacific Ocean?

• Missouri River

• Columbia River

• Mississippi River

Which of the following was not part of Lewis and Clark's mission from the President?

• To find a water route to the Pacific Ocean.

• To learn more about the resources of the western part of the United States.

• To build relationships with and learn more about the native people of the region.

• To build settlements along the Missouri River.

Were Lewis and Clark successful in finding ONLY a water route to the Pacific Ocean from St. Louis?

• Yes

• No