Unit 10 Quiz - Jeffersonian Era

Where is the Oregon Country?

• Southeast

• Northeast

• Southwest

• Northwest

Who claimed the Oregon Country?

• Spain

• Britain

• Russia

• United States

• France

Louisiana Territory was claimed by which president?

• John Adams

• George Washington
• James Madison
• Thomas Jefferson

Where is the Louisiana Territory located in the United States?

• Central United States

• Northeastern United States

• Western United States

• Southeastern United States

Why was it a problem when Thomas Jefferson tried to claim the Louisiana Territory?

• It was a problem because Jefferson wanted to sell the territory to France.
• The Constitution did not specifically say that the President could purchase land.

• It was a problem because the territory was already claimed by Spain.
• Jefferson needed a loose interpretation of the Constitution to claim it, but he followed a strict interpretation.

How was the Louisiana Territory purchased?

• It was purchased for $15 million after the French said they could buy the entire territory instead of just New Orleans.

• The Louisiana Territory was acquired through a military conquest in 1805.
• The Louisiana Territory was purchased from France in 1803.
• The Louisiana Territory was purchased from Britain in 1804.

What was the effect of the Louisiana Purchase?

• The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States.
• The Louisiana Purchase was a trade agreement with Canada.
• The Louisiana Purchase had no impact on the United States.

• The Louisiana Purchase reduced the size of the United States.

Why did the Louis and Clark Expedition take place?

• To find gold and silver in the Rocky Mountains.
• To document the flora and fauna of the Eastern United States.
• To explore the Louisiana Territory and find a route to the Pacific Ocean.
• To establish trade routes with Native American tribes.

Who helped Lewis and Clark during the expedition?

• Meriwether Lewis
• Thomas Jefferson
• William Clark
• Sacagawea

What were some results of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• Creation of detailed maps of the Louisiana Territory

• Relations with Native Americans

• Documentation of many new plants and animals

• Successful exploration of the Louisiana Territory and route to Pacific Ocean

• War with Britain