Understanding Thomas Jefferson and the Louisiana Purchase

What was Thomas Jefferson's main concern about the new Constitution?

• It abolished the need for a national bank

• It gave too much power to the national government

• It limited the rights of individuals

• It gave too much power to the states

Which institution did Alexander Hamilton establish that Jefferson opposed?

• The Supreme Court

• The National Bank

• The Federal Reserve

• The Department of Education

What was Jefferson's initial plan to acquire part of the Louisiana Territory?

• Declare war on France

• Purchase it without Congress's approval

• Pass an amendment to the Constitution

• Trade it for other U.S. territories

How much did the U.S. pay for the Louisiana Territory?

• $15 million

• $50 million

• $100 million

• $2 million

Which constitutional argument did Jefferson use to justify the Louisiana Purchase?

• State rights

• Direct powers

• Implied powers in the treaty-making authority

• Expressed powers in the amendment process

What year was Sacagawea born?

• 1750

• 1800

• 1820

• 1788

Who did Sacagawea help as an interpreter?

• British explorers

• French traders

• Columbus

• Lewis and Clark

What did Sacagawea do when the boat capsized?

• Saved important documents

• Built a new boat

• Swam to shore

• Called for help

Who was Sacagawea's brother?

• Chief Cameahwait

• Chief Joseph

• Sitting Bull

• Geronimo

What did Sacagawea trade for a fur robe?

• Her beaded belt

• A necklace

• A horse

• Food supplies