Westward Expansion Review

What river was an eastern border of the Louisiana Purchase?

• Ohio River

• Mississippi River

• Nile River

• Potomac River

Who was the president at the time of the Louisiana Purchase?

• Lincoln

• Jefferson

• Jackson

• Washington

Which present-day state were most Native Americans relocated to in the 1830s?

• Oklahoma

• Texas

• Florida

• Wisconsin

How much did the US pay for the land acquired by Mexico?

• $30 Million

• $1 Million

• $15 Million

• Nothing

How long was the journey from Missouri to Oregon on the Oregon Trail?

• About 1,000 miles

• About 2,000 miles

• About 3,000 miles

• About 2,500 miles

Why was the port of New Orleans so important in the Louisiana Purchase?

• It was a great place to find gold and silver

• It was a good location to spy on Spanish settlers

• It was the main center for trade along the Mississippi River

• It was a great fishing location

Why was the Louisiana Purchase important to the US?

• Doubled the size of the US which helped the growing population and give land to farm

• It was a great deal

• It created a friendship between France and the US

• Challenged British Authority

How did Sacagawea help Lewis and Clark?

• She knew the land around her

• She understood the languages of the Native Americans in the area

• She bartered for horses and supplies the group needed

• She cooked food for them

What were 2 reasons Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark to explore the new terrority?

• To build boats and make friends with Native Americans

• To set up trading posts and learn the land

• To make maps and find the Pacific Ocean

• To tell Native Americans about Christianity and hunt for food

Why was it called the "Trail of Tears"?

• Harsh conditions

• People cried over the loss of the their homeland

• There were few deaths

• There was trail with al ot of river crossings.