Western Expansion Quiz #1

The President of the U.S. _________, oversaw the Purchase of the Louisiana territory from France for $15 million dollars.

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Napoleon of France

The Louisiana Territory was unexplored territory, therefore _____ and _____ were sent on an expedition to learn about America's new territory.

• James and John

• George and Tom

• Lewis and Clark

• Clarkson and Stuart

Serving as a translator, guide and gatherer _______ led the Corps of Discovery through the unknown Louisiana territory along with her newborn son.

• Martha Washington

• Sally Sanderson

• Pocahontas

• Sacagawea

This image represents shows one of the effects of the Louisiana Purchase:

• The U.S. doubled in size

• Spain conquered more terrotory

• England was going to invade

• New animals, plants and people were discovered

The Embargo led to the war of 1812 because...

• It prevented U.S. citizens from traveling to England.

• It caused tension between the U.S. and England since the U.S. could not trade with England.

• Many European countries were angry since the U.S. woud not send them money.

• Thomas Jefferson declared war against England.

This image represents the British practice of _____, where they captured American soldiers to serve in the British Navy.

• War Hawks

• Tecumseh

• Manifest Destiny

• Impressment

The _____ wanted to go to battle for land in Canada and against the Native Americans. They were young members of Congress who were ready for war at any time.

• Napoleon

• Tecumseh

• War Hawks

• Louisiana Territory

The Native American leader _________ unified many tribes in the western lands to fight against white settlers who were trying to take their lands.

• Sacagawea

• Tecumseh

• Pocahontas

• Napoleon

President of the U.S. during the War of 1812 was:

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Cristiano Ronaldo

These places were in high demand during the War of 1812 _________ goods or producing goods for Americans during the war.

• Manufacturing

• Trading

• Exploring

• Assimilating