Louisiana Purchase

How did people in 1800 move west?

• They traveled by airplane.

• They walked on trails and traveled along rivers on flatboats.

• They used cars.

• They rode bicycles.

Why did Lewis and Clark bring gifts on their expedition?

• To sell them for money.

• To make friends with Native Americans.

• To decorate their campsites.

• To trade for food.

Why did the Lewis and Clark expedition begin in St. Louis?

• St. Louis is at the source of the Missouri River.

• It was the capital of the United States.

• It was the closest city to the Pacific Ocean.

• It was the largest city in America.

What was the MAIN reason the U.S. purchased the Louisiana Territory?

• To find gold.

• To ensure they could use the Mississippi River for trade.

• To build a new capital city.

• To create more farmland.

How much did the Louisiana Territory cost?

• 10 million dollars

• 15 million dollars

• 20 million dollars

• 25 million dollars

How did Sacagawea help the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• She cooked meals.

• She served as an interpreter.

• She built boats.

• She drew maps.

What was the tribe Sacagawea originally came from?

• Cherokee

• Sioux

• Shoshone

• Apache

How did the Lewis and Clark expedition help early America?

• It provided information about a new region.

• It discovered a new continent.

• It built new cities.

• It created new laws.

In the early 1800s, what were some other countries that claimed land in North America?

• Italy, Germany, and Russia

• Spain, Britain, and France

• China, Japan, and India

• Brazil, Argentina, and Chile

What is the name of the monument that honors the westward expansion?

• The Liberty Bell

• The Gateway Arch

• Mount Rushmore

• The Washington Monument