Westward Expansion Review

Which of the following was NOT a state that was created from the land bought during the Louisiana Purchase?

• South Dakota
• Wyoming
• Alabama
• Arkansas

Why did many oppose the purchase of Louisiana?

• It was too much money.
• It would create a feud with France
• Spain would try to fight them for the land
• It was not a wise financial decision at the time.

Why was Napoleon convinced to sell Louisiana?

• He thought the United States would become more powerful if they owned the property.
• He became desperate for money after going into debt fighting wars
• He wanted to sell it to the United States before Great Britain could buy it.
• He had no interest in keeping the property on a different continent

With which statement would the author mostly agree?

• Thomas Jefferson should have never purchased Louisiana.
• Napoleon should have never sold Louisiana to the United States
• The United States overpaid for Louisiana
• The United States benefitted greatly from its purchase of Louisiana

What is the author’s main purpose in writing this selection?

• To persuade the reader that America should have purchased Louisiana.
• To explain how much the Louisiana Purchase would cost in today’s money.
• To inform the reader about the purchase of Louisiana from France
• To entertain the reader with an interesting story.

Which event occurred first?

• Lewis and Clark left from St. Louis, Missouri.
• President Jefferson purchased Louisiana from France
• Lewis and Clark met Sacagawea.
• President Jefferson asked Lewis to lead an expedition.

Which of the following best completes the analogy? Clark is to Men AS Lewis is to __________________________

• Natives
• Interpreters
• Supplies.
• Maps

Why were Lewis and Clark mainly forced to use ropes and long poles on their expedition?

• They often got stock in the rapids.
• They were traveling against the current
• They had to escape native attacks quickly.
• They often got lost.

“She showed them edible plants and helped them maintain peace and trade with various tribes. ”What is the best meaning of edible, as used above?

• Tasty
• Healthy
• Safe to consume.
• Peaceful

What was the most lasting impact Lewis and Clark had?

• They sparked westward expansion in America
• They discovered many new species of plants and animals.
• They made connections with several native tribes.
• They helped open the Louisiana territory.