Territorial Expansion Quiz

Which country did the U.S acquire Louisiana territory from?

• Spain

• France

• England

• United States

How did the American farmers transport their crops to New Orleans?

• By road

• By train

• By boat on the Mississippi River

• By wagon

What did the American farmers fear about French farmers settling in Louisiana?

• They feared French troops would invade the United States

• They feared French farmers would use the port of New Orleans exclusively

• They feared French farmers would bring diseases

• They feared French farmers would steal their crops

How much did the French foreign minister offer to sell all of Louisiana for?

• $7.5 million

• $15 million

• $5 million

• $10 million

President Jefferson originally only wanted to purchase...

• The port city of New Orleans

• The land bordering the Mississippi river

• Territory making up the modern U.S state of Missouri

• The city of St. Louis

Which country did the U.S acquire Florida from?

• France

• Mexico

• Spain

• Great Britain

What was the main problem coming out of Florida in the early 1800s?

• The spread of dangerous diseases

• Attacks and raids from Seminole Indians

• The kidnapping of American citizens

• Overpriced Mickey Mouse merchandice

President Monroe wanted general Andrew Jackson to invade Florida

• True

• False

The U.S acquired Texas from which country?

• France

• Spain

• Great Britain

• Mexico

Why did Mexico decide to close off Texas to American settlers?

• They didn't have enough supplies to support them

• Most American settlers were Protestant and Mexico was a Catholic country

• Most American settlers did not speak Spanish

• American settlers were arriving in Texas illegally and brining enslaved people with them