US History 7th Pd Extra Credit on Test 12/14/23

In what year did the Louisiana Purchase take place?

• 1776
• 1787
• 1803
• 1812

The United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from what country?

• Great Britain
• France
• Russia
• Spain

Why was the port of New Orleans so important?

• It was the best place to go fishing
• It was a party town
• It was the Catholic headquaters
• It was the main center for trade along the Mississippi river

Which body of water forms the eastern border of the Louisiana Territory from the eastern part of the country that the US already owned?

• Oregon River
• Mississippi River
• Missouri River
• Tennessee River

Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were

• explorers sent by Jefferson to study nature and geography.negotiators sent by Jefferson to buy territory from France.leaders of American forces at the Battle of Fallen Timbers.the first and second governors of the Northwest Territory
  
• the first and second governors of the Northwest Territory
• explorers sent by Jefferson to study nature and geography

What did Washington mean when he wrote, "The name of American, which belongs to you in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism more than any appellation derived from local discriminations."

• You should always feel more pride because you are an American than because of the local area where you live.

• If you want real liberty, you have to obey and respect the Constitution.

• The union needs a federal government in order to survive and work well. Just an agreement among the states cannot substitute for a federal government.

• Avoid the accumulation of debt or our standing among the world's superpowers suffers.

Which of the following best describes Washington's Farewell Address?

• An open letter of advice and warning to the American people.

• A statement indicating that Washington would seek a third term if the people demanded it of him.

• A declaration of independence from Great Britain.

• A resignation letter indicating that Washington quit his position as General of the Continental Army.

What was one of Washington's key points in his farewell address:

• avoid sectionalism

• accumulate debt

• create many treaties with many allies

• create many factions within the country

Which of the following choices best represents what Washington meant by "faction?"

• the American people

• A foreign enemy

• Political parties

• Soldiers

According to Washington, what is the greatest threat to the unity of the United States?

• Apathy

• The influence of foreign powers

• Slavery

• The Federalists