Social Studies Chapter 5 Study Guide

Which relative location correctly describes the border of the United States before the Louisiana Purchase?

• south of Canada and east of the Mississippi River

• south of Canada and west of the Mississippi River

• 1. east of the Atlantic ocean and west of the Pacific 

             Ocean

  
  

This map shows land that the United States gained over time. Which area did the United States purchase from France in 1803?

• Area A

• Area B

• Area C

• Area D

Which statement reflects Thomas Jefferson’s reasoning for wanting to buy New Orleans from France?

• “The U.S. must control New Orleans so we can stop the French influence in North America.”

• “The U.S. must control New Orleans so we can control trading 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

How did Napoleon Bonaparte respond to the United States’ offer to buy New Orleans?

• He declared war against the U.S.

• He accepted the offer

• He offered to sell the entire Louisiana Territory

• He decided to sell New Orleans to Great Britain

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

• American Revolution

• French and Indian War

• war of 1812

• Louisiana Purchase

How did the Louisiana Purchase benefit the United States?( choose 4)

• The Louisiana Purchase helped U.S. trade.

• Buying the Louisiana territory helped us make a larger military

• The Louisiana Purchase made westward expansion possible.

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

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

Why was the Jefferson Memorial built in 1942?

• 1. To celebrate his victory against the French

• 1. To celebrate out win in the American Revolution

• 1. To honor his role as a delegate 

• 1. To honor him as our third president and 

  founding father

  
  

Which of these options best completes the list below?

• Identify a route to the Pacific ocean

• Learn about people living in the area 

• Learn about the geography of the region

• Identify a route across the Rocky Mountains

• ????

• Reasons for buying the Louisiana territory

• Reasons for westward expansion

• Reasons for U.S. Territorial Expansion

• Goals for the Lewis and Clark expedition

Lewis and Clark started their journey in_____?

• Missouri

• Tennessee

• Orlando

• Ohio

They traveled across the ____?

• the Rocky Mountains

• the Appalachian Mountains

• the Great Lakes

• Mexico