Louisiana Purchase, War of 1812, Monroe Doctrine, Man Dest

In what year did the Louisiana Purchase take place?

• 1776
• 1787
• 1803
• 1812

The United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from what country?

• Great Britain
• France
• Russia
• Spain

What president arranged the Louisiana Purchase?

• Thomas Jefferson
• George Washington 
• Andrew Jackson
• William Henry Harrison

Why was the port of New Orleans so important?

• It was the best place to go fishing
• It was a party town
• It was the Catholic headquaters
• It was the main center for trade along the Mississippi river

What is represented by "A" on this map?

• Missouri River
• Mississippi River
• Ohio River
• Columbia River

What happened to the US as a result of the purchase?

• People began speaking French

• It almost doubled in size

• It ran out of money

• The US went to war with Mexico

Jefferson, who liked to dabble in science, thought it was neccesary to send a scientific expedition to explore the new American territory. Who did he hire to lead the expedition?

• Merryweather Lewis & William Clark

• Joe Lewis & William Clark

• Merryweather Lewis & DaveClark

• Lewis Clark & Sacagawea

Purchasing Louisiana secured what important trade route for the US?

• Oregon Trail

• Mississippi River

• Wilderness Road

• Trans-Pacific Railroad

What happened to the many Native Americans living in the west as Americans moved there?

• They founded great cities and became wealthy

• They made friends with the pioneers and helped them grow crops

• They were forced off their lands and many died

• They assimilated into the new American culture

Who was the President of the United States during the War of 1812?

• George Washington

• James Madison

• James Monroe

• Thomas Jefferson