Westward Expansion Review Quiz

Who was the President of the United States when the Louisiana Purchase was made?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• John F. Kennedy

What year was the Louisiana Purchase made?

• 1776

• 1820

• 1803

• 1850

Which country sold the Louisiana Territory to the United States?

• Mexico

• France

• Canada

• Spain

How much did the United States pay for the Louisiana Territory?

• $100 million

• $15 million

• $5 million

• $50 million

Which river formed the western boundary of the Louisiana Territory?

• Mississippi River

• Nile River

• Amazon River

• Hudson River

What was the main reason for the United States to acquire the Louisiana Territory?

• To gain access to valuable mineral resources

• To provide a new home for Native American tribes

• To gain control of the valuable port of New Orleans and the Mississippi River, as well as to expand westward and secure more land for agricultural and economic purposes.

• To establish a military base for defense against European powers

Who led the Lewis and Clark expedition to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory?

• Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

• Thomas Jefferson and John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin and George Washington

• Lewis and Clark Gable

What was the name of the Native American woman who served as a guide and interpreter for the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• Pocahontas

• Sitting Bull

• Geronimo

• Sacagawea

Which mountain range did the Lewis and Clark expedition reach during their journey?

• Andes Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Himalayan Mountains

What was the name of the water route that Lewis and Clark were hoping to find that would connect the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean?

• Southwest Passage

• Eastern Passage

• Northwest Passage

• Northern Passage