Why did Americans begin moving west in the late 1700s and early 1800s?

• To escape from European conflicts.

• To find new land and opportunities.

• To establish new trade routes with Asia.

• To avoid harsh winters in the East.

What was one of the goals of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• To find a direct route to the Pacific Ocean.

• To establish trade with Canada.

• To map the eastern United States.

• To discover gold in California.

What was the goals of the Dunbar-Hunter expedition?

• To explore the southern portion of the Louisiana Purchase.

• To find a route to the North Pole.

• To establish a new colony in Florida.

• To map the Mississippi River.

What were the goals of the Red River Expedition? Select all that apply.

• To explore the Red River and its surroundings.

• • To define the southwestern border of the Louisiana Territory

• To find a new route to the Atlantic Ocean.

• • Form alliances with Native Americans on behalf of the US government

What major geographical feature did Lewis and Clark cross to end up in territory the United States did not yet own in 1805?

• The Mississippi River

• The Missouri River

• The Continental Divide

• The Appalachian Mountains

Who explored this region?

• Sacagawea

• Daniel Boone

• William Dunbar and George Hunter

• Thomas Freeman and Peter Custis

• Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

According to Hunter, what is the primary benefit of the Louisiana Purchase?

• expansion of U.S. borders

• greater conflict with Spain

• increased trade opportunities

• acquisition of natural resources

What was the purpose of exploring the new acquisition of Territory called Louisiana?

• To establish a new government

• To procure general information for boundary treaties

• To find new trade routes

• To build military bases

What is the intended use of the natural resources found in the Louisiana Territory?

• For personal gain

• To be disposed of to the best advantage for the general good

• To be stored for future use

• To be sold to foreign countries

What is the government inclined to accept according to the text?

• New laws

• Hunter's services to accomplish objectives

• Foreign alliances

• Military support