SS Weekly Week 15

How did Napoleon Bonaparte change the initial plans of Robert Livingston?

• He refused to sell the land so Livingston had to return empty-handed.

• He wanted more money for the city of New Orleans and would not settle for less.

• He needed money to fund a war so he tried to sell the entire Louisiana Territory for $15 million.

• He needed money to expand his European territory so he agreed to sell the land for $2 million.

What was Robert Livingston's mission in France?

• to gain control of the French Riviera

• to invade and take over as much French land as possible

• to purchase the Port of New Orleans for $2 million

• to purchase land east of the Mississippi for $10 million

Who did France give control of the Louisiana Territory in 1803?

• France

• England

• the United States

• Poland

Which of the following best describes the route taken by the explorers?

• They traveled along the Trail of Tears.

• They traveled straight across the flat lands of the Plains.

• They traveled along the Mississippi and found passageways through the Appalachian Mountains.

• They traveled along the Missouri River and found passageways through the Rocky Mountains.

What happened to Sacajawea along the route that helped endear her to the travelers?

• She knew members of all the other tribes and they considered her family.

• She adopted a dog and it became their mascot.

• She left momentos behind at all of the stops they made.

• She gave birth to a baby boy and they believed it brought them luck.

Who did Lewis and Clark find to help them explore the Louisiana Territory?

• Pochahontas

• Sacajawea

• Sequoya

• Squanto

Which President oversaw the Louisiana Purchase?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

What was the Corps of Discovery?

• A group sent to explore the Eastern United States.

• A group sent by President Jefferson to explore the new territory.

• A group of new states purchased during the 1800s.

• A group that was expected to lead the United States government.

How did Thomas Jefferson know Meriwether Lewis?

• He was his personal trainer.

• He was his personal secretary.

• He was his Vice President.

• He was his Treasurer.

How did Lewis prepare for the expedition?

• He trained with the military.

• He studied with scientists.

• He studied and learned new languages.

• He studied maps to know the land.