Week 13: Westward Expansion

According to the sources, which of the following was a primary motivator for people to move westward?

• The desire to live in crowded cities.
• The opportunity to own land.
• A lack of natural resources in the East.
• Fear of European influence in the East.

The Louisiana Purchase occurred when the United States bought a large territory from:

• Spain.
• England.
• France.
• American Indian tribes.

What was President Jefferson's initial goal regarding the Louisiana Territory?

• To acquire the entire territory.
• To secure access to the Mississippi River and the port of New Orleans.
• To explore the territory with Lewis and Clark.
• To establish military control over the region.

The price the United States paid for the Louisiana Territory was approximately:

• $1.5 million.
• $15 million.
• $150 million.
• $1.5 billion.

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

• To map the new territory.
• To establish peaceful relations with American Indian tribes.
• To find a water route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
• To establish permanent American settlements.

Owning land was a common privilege for most people in Europe at the time of westward expansion.

• True
• False

The fur trade, particularly in beaver pelts, was a significant economic incentive for westward expansion.

• True
• False

The Appalachian Mountains presented a minor obstacle for westward travelers.

• True
• False

Sakawa was a member of the Corps of Discovery from the beginning of their expedition.

• True
• False

Manifest Destiny was a universally accepted idea in the United States during the period of westward expansion.

• True
• False