BB Unit 3 Chapter 1

The United States was bordered by land owned by which country?

select 3 possible answers

• Russia

• Spain

• Mexico

• France

• Britain

The US bought the Louisiana Territory from what country in 1803?

• Spain

• Russia

• Mexico

• France

• Britain

Why did the US purchase Louisiana?

• The US no longer wanted to trade through the Port of Boston

• The US wanted to end the war with Spain

• The US wanted to make sure they had access to the Mississippi for trading

• The US wanted to ensure they could still use the Ohio River for trade

What was the purpose of bringing gifts on the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• To convince settlers to come with them

• To celebrate the holidays with other travelers

• To make friends with Native Americans

• To exchange them for a place to stay

Why is the Mississippi River so important?

• Farmers use the river to ship goods

• The Port of New Orleans is close to the Pacific Ocean

• France governed the colony of New France

• The US owed France money

Why did France sell the Louisiana Territory to the US?

• France hoped the US would forgive their debts

• France hoped the US would go to war with Britain

• France was in a war with Britain and needed money

• France did not want to be neighbors with Spain

Who does the Arc in St. Louis Commemorate? Select 3

• Sacagawea

• Lewis

• Clark

• York

The Lewis and Clark expedition benefited early America because:

• It provided information about a new region

• It led to peaceful cooperation between them and the Native Americans

• They brought back gold and silver

• It forced Spain from important territory

How did Sacagawea benefit the Expedition?

• She fought off wild animals

• She trained horses

• She was an interpreter

• She helped build forts for the winters

The Lewis and Clark expedition began in St. Louis because:

• It was in the North.

• It was next to the Great Lakes

• It bordered Spanish Territory

• It was located on the Missouri River