LP, LC, and People on the Move Test

Definition of Pioneer

• One of the first of a group of people to enter or settle a region
• Someone who stays in one location
• Someone who explores for wealth
• A person leading soldiers into war

Definition of Frontier

• The edge of a country or settled region
• The interior of a country
• A mountain range
• A heavily fortified city border

Definition of Flatboats

• Large rectangular boats partly covered by a roof
• A type of small fishing boat
• A type of lightweight canoe
• Large cargo ships used for overseas travel

Definition of Canals

• Waterways built for boat travel
• Roadways built for horse travel
• A series of tunnels underground
• Tracks built for railroads

Who is Daniel Boone?

• Hunter and pioneer, led people through the Cumberland Gap to settle in modern-day Kentucky.
• Explorer who mapped out Canada
• A military general
• A politician from New York

What country controlled the Louisiana Territory in 1795?

• Spain
• France
• England
• United States

Explain Pinckney's Treaty

• Washington's deal with Spain to allow Americans to use the Mississippi River to transport goods to New Orleans.
• A treaty to end the Revolutionary War
• A trade deal with Britain
• A military alliance between France and the U.S.

What happened to Pinckney's Treaty in 1800? Why?

• Spain signed a treaty with France, giving the Louisiana Territory back to France.
• The treaty remained in place and strengthened relations between the U.S. and Spain.
• The treaty was renegotiated to expand American territory.
• The treaty was ignored by both parties.

Who did Thomas Jefferson send to France?

• Robert Livingston and James Monroe
• Aaron Burr
• Alexander Hamilton
• Thomas Jefferson

Why did Thomas Jefferson send Robert Livingston and James Monroe to France?

• To buy New Orleans and West Florida for less than $10 million.
• To establish a military alliance with France.
• To secure a loan from France.
• To sell American goods to France.