Mini-Series Review

What did George Washington promise to protect in his inaugural address to the people?

• the rights and freedoms of all citizens

• the United States of America

• the indigenous people of America

• the Constitution

Which of the following was NOT one of the main challenges George Washington faced as the first President?

• new states wanted to join the Union

• the U.S. owed money to other countries

• he had no example to follow

• the military was not strong

• fighting between the natives and settlers

George Washington only served two terms in office.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What three warnings did Washington give in his farewell address to the people? (choose 3)

• stop fighting with the natives

• avoid foreign debt

• do not sign any peace treaties

• there should be no division among you

• do not make permanent alliances

The United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from Spain.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What port city was controlled by France but became part of the Louisiana Purchase deal with the U.S.?

Why did France want to give up their North American colonies?

How much did the Louisiana Purchase cost the U.S.?

• $15 million for 100 million acres

• $5 million for 500 acres

• $15 million for 530 million acres

• $10 for 530 million acres

Who were Lewis and Clark?

• explorers sent to survey the land from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean

• scientists sent to study all the plants and animals in California

• politicians who campaigned to raise money for the Louisiana expedition

• explorers sent to chart the route of the Mississippi River from its source

Lewis and Clark were given the task of finding the source of what river?