Social Studies Chapter 5

Thomas Jefferson wanted the United States to buy New Orleans from France. Thomas Jefferson sent James Monroe to France to try to negotiate the purchase with French lead Napolean Bonaparte.

Which statement reflects Thomas Jefferson's reasoning for his actions?

• "The U.S. must control New Orleans so we can put an end to the French influence in North America."

• "The U.S. must control New Orleans so we can control trade and travel on the Mississippi River."

• "The U.S. must control New Orleans so they can control the natural resources of the Mississippi River."

• "The U.S. must control New Orleans so we can reduce British influence in North America."

How did Napolean Bonaparte respond to the United States' offer to buy New Orleans?

• He declared war against the U.S. because he did not want to sell the land.

• He accepted the offer exactly as it was made.

• He offered to sell the entire Louisiana Territory because France needed money.

• He decided to sell New Orleans to Great Britain because they offered more money.

Which major historical event made Louisiana a part of the United States?

• American Revolution

• Battle of New Orleans

• Lousiana Purchase

• War of 1812

How did the Louisiana Purchase benefit the United Staes? (Choose 4)

• The Louisiana Purchase helped U.S. trade

• The Louisiana Purchase made westward expansion possible.

• The Louisiana Purchase tripled the size of the United States

• The Louisiana Purchase gave the U.S. more land in North America

• The Louisiana Purchase gave the U.S. control over the Mississppi River and the New Orleans port.

Why was the Jefferson Memorial built in 1942?

• to celebrate Jefferson's victory against France

• to honor Jefferson's role as delegate in France

• to honor our third president and Founding Father

• to celebrate the U.S. victory in the American Revolution

Lewis and Clark started their journey in ____________.

• Missouri

• Idaho

• Oregon

• Tennessee

They traveled across _________.

• the Rocky Mountains

• the Appalachian Mountains

• the Great Lakes

• Mexico

How far west did the Lewis and Clark Expedition travel?

• to the Pacific Ocean

• to the Atlantic Ocean

• to the Gulf of Mexico

• to the Missisippi River

The Hidatsa tribe kidnapped Sacagawea when she was a young girl

• Yes

• No

Sacagewea helped translate between Lewis and Clark and the Native American people.

• Yes

• No