Louisiana Purchase and the Corps of Discovery Quiz

People in the 1800 moved west by what 2 things? Select all that apply.

• flatboats

• trains

• walking on trails

• airplanes

In 1800 Britain and France owned land bordering __________.

• Canada

• The United States

• Europe

• The MIssissippi River

The United States bought Louisiana from France in what year?

• 1751

• 1802

• 1803

• 1824

Why did Lewis and Clark bring gifts with them on their expedition?

• to bring to the President.

• to bring as a tradition.

• they thought it was the nice thing to do.

• to make friends with Native Americans

Lewis and Clark's expedition began in St. Louis because it was located on _________.

• the Appalacian Mountains.

• Lake Tahoe.

• the Gulf of Mexico.

• the Mississippi Rivier.

The United States purchased Louisiana to ensure it could continue to use the Mississippi River for _______.

• travel

• trade

• vacations

• swimming

________ used the Mississippi River to ship their goods to other markets.

• Farmers

• Tradesman

• Ironmen

• Housekeepers

________ served as an interpreter for Lewis and Clarks expedition.

• John Ordway

• Charles Floyd

• Sacagawea

• Whitehouse

Why did France sell its territory to the United States?

• They didn't need the extra land

• To help pay for war debt

• It was too much to keep track of

• To make allies with the United States

Why did Lewis and Clark's expedition help early Americans?

• it provided information about a new region.

• it provided more food for Americans.

• it provided a new trading for the United States.

• it led the way for travel.