Chapter 4 Practice

In what language did William C.C. Claiborne give his proclamation to residents of the Louisiana Territory after the Senate approved the Louisiana Purchase?

• English

• French

• Spanish

• All of the Above

Which of the following divided the Territory of Louisiana from the Territory of Orleans?

• 23th Parallel

• 33th Parallel

• Orleans line of demarcation

• The Mississippi River

Which territory is located within the modern state of Louisiana?

• Territory of Louisiana

• Territory of Orleans

• Claiborne Terrtory

• The Red River Territory

Which of the following best describes the western boundary for the Territory of Orleans?

• Mississippi River

• Rocky Mountains

• Missouri River

• Gulf of Mexico

Put the following steps to achieve statehood in order.

• Apply for statehood through Congress

• Obtain a population of at least 60 thousand residents

• Hold a constitutional convention

• Draft a state Constitution

How did the U.S. government respond to the territorial issue in West Florida in the early 1800s?

• The government gave the land to Spain.

• The government established a buffer zone.

• The government claimed the land for the United States.

• • The government allowed West Floridians to establish a free and independent state.

Place the correct labels in each location to complete the map.  Not all answer choices will be used.

c

e

g

Territory of Orleans

33rd Parallel

neutral strip

Arroyo Hondo

Louisiana Territory

30th Parallel

West Florida

Which numbered territory represents a buffer zone between the United States and Spain during Louisiana’s territorial period?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which President was in office when Louisiana statehood was approved?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• James Monroe

Who was the first Governor of the state of Louisiana?

• Daniel Clark

• Julien Poydras

• William C.C. Claiborne

• Thomas Robertson