BJU American Republic Chapter 9.2

What was the main reason Jefferson decided to purchase the Louisiana Territory despite opposition from Federalists?

• To extend his empire to the Americas.

• To avoid the spread of slavery in new territories.

• To secure control over New Orleans and the Mississippi River.

• Because the purchase was considered a truly noble acquisition.

What concern did Jefferson have regarding the constitutionality of the Louisiana Purchase?

• The Constitution did not grant the national government the right to buy land.

• The purchase would lead to an imbalance in the Senate.

• The purchase would require an increase in federal taxes.

• The purchase would lead to a war with France.

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

• Approximately $0.03 per acre.

• Approximately $0.04 per acre.

• Approximately $0.02 per acre.

• Approximately $0.05 per acre.

Who was a key member of the Lewis and Clark expedition and why was she significant?

• Sacagawea, because she was a Shoshone Indian who had been stolen from her tribe.

• William Clark, because he was a commanding officer during the War for Independence.

• Meriwether Lewis, because he was co-leader of the expedition.

• George Rogers Clark, because he served as a general in the Continental army.

What was the total cost approved by Congress for the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• Approximately $2,500.

• Approximately $39,000.

• Approximately $15 million.

• Approximately $50 million.

What did Clark use his artistic talent to draw during the expedition?

• Maps of the newly acquired territories

• Portraits of the expedition members

• The plants, animals, and Native Americans he saw on the trip

• The design of new settlements

How long did the expedition of Lewis and Clark last?

• Nearly two years

• Six months

• One year

• Three years

Which peak is named after Zebulon Pike?

• Mount Rushmore

• Mount St. Helens

• Pikes Peak

• Mount McKinley

What river did Lewis and Clark follow to explore the two branches off the Missouri River?

• The Colorado River

• The Yellowstone River

• The Rio Grande

• The Mississippi River

When did Lewis and Clark complete their trip back to St. Louis?

• September 23, 1806

• December 31, 1805

• July 4, 1806

• January 1, 1807