Unit 3: Expansion and Sectionalism Checkpoint #2

Based on document 1, why would the acquisition of New Orleans be significant to the United States?

• 1. New Orleans was owned by France before the Louisiana Purchase 

• 1. New Orleans connected the United States to Spanish Mexico 

• 1. The United States needed the Port of New Orleans to transport produce  

• 1.  France would no longer be an American enemy 

The Louisiana Purchase led to a turning point in history because

• 1. The Louisiana Purchase allowed the United States to defeat France in a war 

• 1. The Louisiana Purchase tripled the American population 

• 1. The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States and accelerated its westward expansion 

• 1. The Louisiana Purchase led to an alliance between France and the United States 

A historian would find document 1 most useful for

• 1. Studying President Jefferson’s motivations for making the Louisiana Purchase 

• 1. Studying Robert Livingston’s motivations for making the Louisiana Purchase 

• 1. Proving President Jefferson did not believe in expansion of executive powers 

• 1. Proving the French government did not want to sell the Louisiana Territory to the United States

… To acquire an empire of perhaps half the extent of the one we possessed, from the most powerful and warlike nation on earth, without bloodshed, without the oppression of a single individual, without in the least embarrassing the ordinary operations of your finances, and all this through the peaceful forms of negotiation, and in despite too of the opposition [despite the opposition] of a considerable portion of the community, is an achievement of which the archives of the predecessors, at least, of those now in office, cannot furnish a parallel…

Which statement best describes the author’s purpose in making this speech?

• 1. to express the reasons he supports the purchase of the Louisiana territory 

• 1. to express the reasons the United States should not agree to the purchase of the Louisiana territory  

• 1. to suggest that the United States should pursue a policy of manifest destiny 

• 1. to suggest that the Louisiana Territory has many natural resources that the United States could acquire 

… To acquire an empire of perhaps half the extent of the one we possessed, from the most powerful and warlike nation on earth, without bloodshed, without the oppression of a single individual, without in the least embarrassing the ordinary operations of your finances, and all this through the peaceful forms of negotiation, and in despite too of the opposition [despite the opposition] of a considerable portion of the community, is an achievement of which the archives of the predecessors, at least, of those now in office, cannot furnish a parallel…

 Which statement best describes the author’s point of view?

• 1. The purchase of the Louisiana Territory is not significant enough for the United States to consider 

• 1. The purchase of the Louisiana Territory without war or major financial obligation would be a remarkable achievement 

• 1. The purchase of the Louisiana Territory through peaceful negotiation can not be achieved 

• 1. The purchase of the Louisiana Territory is not authorized by the US Constitution 

Which statement best expresses the purpose of President Monroe’s speech?

• 1. to declare war against European powers who have intervened in the Western hemisphere

• 1. to strengthen alliances with European powers to suppress independence movements in the Western hemisphere

• 1. to warn European powers not to interfere with independence movements in their former colonies in the Western hemisphere

• to gather support from Congress members for war with Europe

Which development in transportation is Governor Clinton describing?

• National Road

• Erie Canal

• Steamboats

• Railroads