Unit 3: Expansion, Nationalism, and Sectionalism Part 2

Based on document 1, why would the acquisition of New Orleans be significant to the United States?

• New Orleans was owned by France before the Louisiana Purchase

• New Orleans connected the United States to Spanish Mexico

• The United States needed the Port of New Orleans to transport produce

• France would no longer be an American enemy

The Louisiana Purchase led to a turning point in history because

• The Louisiana Purchase allowed the United States to defeat France in a war

• The Louisiana Purchase tripled the American population

• The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States and accelerated its westward expansion

• The Louisiana Purchase led to an alliance between France and the United States

A historian would find document 1 most useful for

• Studying President Jefferson's motivations for making the Louisiana Purchase

• Studying Robert Livingston's motivations for making the Louisiana Purchase

• Proving President Jefferson did not believe in expansion of executive powers

• Proving the French government did not want to sell the Louisiana Territory to the United States

Which statement best describes the author's point of view?

• The purchase of the Louisiana Territory is not significant enough for the United States to consider

• The purchase of the Louisiana Territory without war or major financial obligation would be a remarkable achievement

• The purchase of the Louisiana Territory through peaceful negotiation cannot be achieved

• The purchase of the Louisiana Territory is not authorized by the US Constitution

Which statement best describes the author’s point of view?

• The purchase of the Louisiana Territory is not significant enough for the United States to consider

• The purchase of the Louisiana Territory without war or major financial obligation would be a remarkable achievement

• The purchase of the Louisiana Territory through peaceful negotiation can not be achieved

• The purchase of the Louisiana Territory is not authorized by the US Constitution

Which development in transportation is Governor Clinton describing?

• National Road

• Erie Canal

• Steamboats

• Railroads

Which statement best expresses the purpose of President Monroe’s speech?

• 1. to declare war against European powers who have intervened in the Western hemisphere

• 1. to strengthen alliances with European powers to suppress independence movements in the Western hemisphere

• 1. to warn European powers not to interfere with independence movements in their former colonies in the Western hemisphere

• to gather support from Congress members for war with Europe