QSS305 Ch 9 Westward Expansion

Select all that are true: What are the ways that the physical landscape affected the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• Harsh Weather
• Food Scarcity
• Diverse Terrain
• Missouri River Navigation
• Indoor Plumbing

Was Jefferson always upset about the Louisiana Purchase?

• No, he eventually thought it was a good deal because it expanded the US, opened up trade routes and was beneficial to future generations of Americans
• Yes, he always regretted the decision because it was expensive, useless land with no trade opportunities.

Was the Louisiana Purchase Constitutional or Unconstitutional? Some argued the Louisiana Purchase was constitutional because __________.

• the president has the power to negotiate treaties.
• the president does not have the power to negotiate treaties.

Critics of the Louisiana Purchase claimed it was unconstitutional because __________.

• the Constitution explicitly gives the president authority to purchase land.
• the Constitution did not explicitly give the president authority to purchase land.

Thomas Jefferson justified the Louisiana Purchase by __________.

• interpreting the treaty-making powers of the Constitution narrowly and disregarding its benefits for the nation.
• interpreting the treaty-making powers of the Constitution broadly and emphasizing its benefits for the nation.

Who sold Louisiana to the US?

• France
• Spain
• Germany

How much did the US pay for Louisiana?

• $15 million
• $12 million
• $10 million

Westward expansion and settlements happened a result of population growth in the region between the Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi River but something else happened----what was it?

• Harmony with Native American Tribes
• Displacement of Native American Tribes

The purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition was to __________, _______and _______.

• enslave Native People, challenge themselves, and please the King of England
• to identify resources, establish trade routes, and find a waterway to the Pacific.

Sacagawea was important to the Lewis & Clark Expedition because__________.

• she acted as an interloper and cook.
• she acted as an interpreter and guide.
• she acted as a mechanic and fur trader.