A Growing Nation: Unit 3 Topic 1

What year did the Louisiana Purchase take place?

• 1820

• 1803

• 1776

• 1750

What was the purchase price of the Louisiana Purchase?

• $15

• $10 thousand

• $15 million

• $10 hundred thousand

When did the Lewis and Clark Expedition begin?

• June 1805

• September 1806

• April 1803

• May 1804

Who were the leaders of the Corps of Discovery?

• Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

• Thomas Jefferson and John Adams

• Paul Revere and Samuel Adams

• George Washington and Benjamin Franklin

What was Sacagawea's role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• Cook and chef

• Interpreter and guide

• Navigator and sailor

• Mediator and negotiator

How did the Louisiana Purchase contribute to the growth of the United States?

• It doubled the size of the United States and provided valuable land for westward expansion.

• It led to increased tensions with Native American tribes

• It had no impact on the growth of the United States

• It caused the United States to lose valuable land and resources

In what ways did the Lewis and Clark Expedition contribute to the growth of the United States?

• It resulted in the annexation of Canada to the United States

• It explored and mapped the western territories, established American presence, and fostered relationships with Native American tribes.

• It caused a decline in the population of Native American tribes

• It led to the establishment of the first American colonies in the West

What new territories did the United States gain as a result of the Louisiana Purchase?

• Florida, Georgia, Alabama

• Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico, Texas, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and Louisiana

• New York, New Jersey, Connecticut

• California, Oregon, Washington

What impact did the Lewis and Clark Expedition have on the exploration and settlement of the western United States?

• It resulted in the western United States being deemed uninhabitable

• It had no impact on the exploration and settlement of the western United States

• It caused conflict and hindered further exploration and settlement

• It provided valuable information about the western United States, which encouraged further exploration and settlement.

Vocabulary: What is a boat with a flat bottom and square corners that can be used to carry loads and can also be used as a house?

• territory

• flatboat

• sailboat

• source