Part 1 of Westward Expansion Quiz

Which country sold the Louisiana Territory to the United States in 1803?

• Spain

• France

• Great Britain

• Mexico

Why did Napoleon agree to sell the Louisiana Territory?

• He wanted to help the U.S. grow

• He needed money for war with Britain

• He thought the land was useless

• He feared an attack from Spain

How much did the U.S. pay for the Louisiana Territory?

• $5 million

• $10 million

• $15 million

• $20 million

Which U.S. president authorized the Louisiana Purchase?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

What was the main goal of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• To find gold in the West

• To explore and map the Louisiana Territory

• To fight Native American tribes

• To claim land from Mexico

Who served as a guide and interpreter for the expedition?

• Pocahontas

• Sitting Bull

• Sacagawea

• Geronimo

What river did Lewis and Clark primarily follow?

• Mississippi River

• Ohio River

• Missouri River

• Colorado River

Which of the following was NOT a result of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• Scientific discoveries

• New maps of the region

• A direct water route to the Pacific Ocean

• Better relationships with some Native American tribes

Which country did the United States fight in the War of 1812?

• France

• Spain

• Great Britain

• Mexico

What was one major cause of the War of 1812?

• British impressment of American sailors

• A border dispute with Canada

• A conflict with France

• The Louisiana Purchase