LA Purchase & Lewis and Clark Expedition Test

How much did the Louisiana Purchase cost the United States?

• $10 Million

• $15 Million

• $27 Million

• $4 Million

How much did congress say that the United States could pay for the city of New Orleans?

• $15 Million

• $10 Million

• $2 Million

• $100,000

How much did Thomas Jefferson say the representatives of the United States could pay for the city of New Orleans?

• $100 million
• $1 million
• $50 million
• $10 million

The possessor of this city was the natural enemy of the United States:

​ (a)   Lewis and ​ (b)   Clark were the two explorers that went on an expedition to explore the Louisiana Territory and the land up to the Pacific Ocean. ​

• William
• Meriwether
• Matthew
• Alexander

Does the highlighted area represent the Louisiana Territory or present-day Louisiana?

• Louisiana Territory

• Present-Day Louisiana

Does this image represent present-day Louisiana or the Louisiana Territory?

• Louisiana Territory

• Present-Day Louisiana

Sacagawea's newborn son being with them signified what?

• That they had peaceful intentions

• That they intended to take over the tribes

• That they had ill-intentions

• That they wanted to be allies

What was the main reason for the United States to purchase the city of New Orleans?

• To gain control over the Mississippi River

• To establish a new capital

• To expand slavery

• To increase population

Who was the president of the United States during the Louisiana Purchase?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• John Adams