Unit 2 Chapter 2

What was one of the defining acts of Thomas Jefferson’s presidency?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The New Deal

What did the Louisiana Purchase offer to the United States?

• Less land for the population

• Fewer economic opportunities

• Endless opportunities and more land

• A smaller territory to manage

What was a challenge mentioned in managing the new territory from the Louisiana Purchase?

• Lack of natural resources

• Different histories and worldviews of its peoples

• Poor climate conditions

• Lack of rivers for transportation

What major event in 1803 led to the United States gaining control of New Orleans?

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The War of 1812

• The Missouri Compromise

What challenge did Spain face in the first decade of the 1800s?

• Gaining new colonies

• Losing power in its colonies

• Expanding its territory in Europe

• Strengthening its military

Which war was Spain involved in during 1808?

• The American Civil War

• The Napoleonic Wars

• The Spanish-American War

• The War of 1812

What was a significant issue regarding borders after the Louisiana Purchase?

• The borders were well defined

• There were no border issues

• The borders were not well defined

• The borders were expanded peacefully

Which fort did Great Britain gain control of after the French and Indian War?

• Fort San Carlos

• Fort Baton Rouge

• Fort Sumter

• Fort Knox

What was the only military post on the Mississippi River not controlled by the United States in 1810?

• New Orleans

• Baton Rouge

• Fort San Carlos

• Spanish Florida

What action did the U.S. government take regarding West Florida in 1810?

• Sold it to Spain

• Annexed it

• Gave it independence

• Ignored it