Y10 - Knowledge Recap (1)

How much land did the Native Americans lose during the American War of Independence?

• 220 million acres

• 230 million acres

• 240 million acres

• 250 million acres

Who was the first US President?

What percentage of Washington's government budget was spent on a campaign against the Native Americans?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

Which battle did the Americans win in 1794?

In 1795, the Native Americans signed a treaty with the US government, giving them vast areas of the Northwest Territory.

What was the treaty called?

• Fort Laramie Treaty

• The Creek Treaty

• Treaty of Greenville

• The Chickasaw Treaty

What are 'yeomen farmers'?

• People who lived beyond the western borders of the American colonies.

• People who settled on the Plains.

• People who bought up land and sold it on for profits.

• self-sufficient landowners.

What are 'land speculators'?

• People who lived beyond the western borders of the American colonies.

• People who settled on the Plains.

• People who bought up land and sold it on for profits.

• People who rented land by giving up a share of their crops each year.

The US government allowed people to buy 640 acres of land at a time.

How much did this cost?

• $50

• $100

• $150

• $200

In 1803, the US bought 530 million acres of land from France for $15 million.

What was this deal called?

Name one famous explorer sent by President Jefferson to explore new lands.