US History Games I

Indicate whether the statement is true or false:

Jefferson believed that French control of the Louisiana Territory would improve American trade on the Mississippi River.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false:

The revolt in Santo Domingo ended France’s plans in the Louisiana Territory

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false:

The Lewis and Clark party reached the Pacific Ocean 18 months into their expedition.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false:

Lewis and Clark’s expedition collected valuable information on people, plants, and animals.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false:

A group of Jefferson’s supporters in New England plotted to secede from the Union in reaction to the Louisiana Purchase.

• True

• False

Before it was secretly transferred in 1802, the Louisiana Territory belonged to which country?

• England

• France

• the United States

• Spain

After it was secretly transferred in 1802, the Louisiana Territory belonged to which country?

• England

• France

• the United States

• Spain

What doubled the size of the United States?

• the adoption of New Orleans

• the expedition of Lewis and Clark

• the Louisiana Purchase

• Zebulon Pike’s expedition

Who named Grand Peak?

• Meriwether Lewis

• Sacagawea

• William Clark

• Zebulon Pike

Which politician died as a result of a duel?

• Aaron Burr

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson