Unit 2.1 Jefferson Era Test

What happened to the size of the United States after the Louisiana Purchase?

• It doubled in size and gained access to more resources.

• It quadrupled in size and opened a water route to the East.

• It decreased in size making the land less interesting for France.

• It remained the same size with no significant changes.

What task were Lewis and Clark given while exploring the Louisiana Territory?

• To find a water route to the west.

• To make friends with all the Native American tribes.

• To find gold in New Orleans.

• To find Tecumseh and bring him to Washington, D.C.

What geographic advantage did the U.S. gain with the purchase of the Louisiana Territory?

• Access for the first time to the Great Lakes that allowed for an increase in the fishing industry.

• Full control of the Mississippi River for quicker trade.

• Access to the Pacific Ocean for trade with the East.

• More ports along the Atlantic coast that allowed for faster transportation to and from Europe.

Which event had a direct impact on Louisiana becoming a state?

• The British army burned the Capitol in Washington, D.C.

• Newly created states took control of Congress.

• The U.S. military took control of West Florida.

• Louisiana voted to become an independent country.

Which factor most likely influenced the decision by the U.S. Congress to admit Louisiana as a state?

• The parishes of Louisiana had been permanently established by leaders before 1812.

• The Mississippi River flowed through Louisiana and would lead to increased U.S. transportation and trade.

• U.S. troops ensured the safety of and access to the port of New Orleans.

• New Orleans had been declared the capital city of the state by delegates who wrote the Louisiana Constitution of 1812.

Why was statehood beneficial to Louisiana and its people?

• It was allowed to negotiate directly with France about its borders.

• It was allowed to negotiate directly with Spain about its borders.

• It had to accept the supremacy of the U.S. Constitution.

• Its citizens were guaranteed the same rights as U.S. citizens.

Which phrase explains how the U.S. Constitution influenced the Louisiana Constitution of 1812?

• By outlining the rules for defending the nation.

• By defining the powers of parish and city government.

• By highlighting the importance of equality among the states.

• By emphasizing the importance of protecting the liberties of citizens.

Which statement best explains why the Lewis and Clark expedition was important to Thomas Jefferson?

• To strengthen the role of Thomas Jefferson as commander in chief by conquering western territories.

• To prove that the territory the United States had recently purchased was worth the expense.

• To learn about the culture and technology of Native Americans across the continent.

• Saw western expansion as an opportunity for both political and economic development for the United States.

Which statement best explains how the Lewis and Clark expedition was a result of U.S. foreign policy?

• The United States proved its land claims to Europe by establishing the Corps of Discovery.

• The United States received territory as a result of a victory in the French and Indian War.

• The United States purchased land from France so it could expand the size of the nation.

• The United States studied Native Americans in order to provide safe passage for the explorers.

Which statement best explains the relationship between physical geography and the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• The expedition encountered mountains, which made the journey more difficult.

• The expedition used rivers to travel, which made navigating the terrain easier.

• The expedition unexpectedly encountered many serious dangers and threats.

• The expedition traveled short distances to explore the wilderness.