Early Growth of the Nation Quiz

What does the term 'neutrality' mean?

• To remain neutral, or to not pick a side

• To take a side in a conflict

• To support both sides in a conflict

• To avoid conflicts altogether

What does the term 'states' rights' refer to?

• The right of states to control the federal government

• The federal government having no say in state affairs

• The right of states to run their own governments

• The federal government having more control over states

Who wanted to limit the government and restore states' rights?

• Napoleon

• James Madison

• Lewis & Clark

• Thomas Jefferson

What was the main focus of Thomas Jefferson's economic vision?

• Manufacturing and industry

• Trade and commerce

• Agriculture and farming

• Technology and innovation

What was the purpose of the Lewis & Clark expedition?

• To establish trade with Native American tribes

• To explore the Louisiana Territory

• To conquer new lands for the United States

• To search for gold and other valuable resources

What is agriculture?

• trading

• farming

• building businesses

• horses

What is the meaning of commerce?

• trade or business; buying and selling goods

• farming

• building homes and businesses

• a new form of government

Select the goals of Thomas Jefferson.

• limit the government and restore states rights

• increase taxes

• lower taxes

• encouraged farming

• build more businesses

Which 2 are true about the Louisiana Purchase of 1803?

• Jefferson wanted to expand westward and increase the size of the United States

• Louisiana was purchased by Britain.

• The U.S. needed land.

• Louisiana was purchased by France.

• Jefferson wanted to expand eastward and increase the size of the United States

Why did Napoleon sell Louisiana to the U.S.?

• Napoleon had a war to fight with Britain and needed money.

• The United States was powerful and took control of all land.

• Napoleon wanted to become a citizen of the United States.