Lesson 2 Quiz: The Louisiana Purchase

The Louisiana Purchase significantly expanded the territory of the United States and contributed to economic growth by:

• Providing land for agriculture and increasing trade opportunities.

• Reducing the size of the United States and limiting resources.

• Decreasing agricultural production and trade.

• Restricting settlement and economic development.

Forced migration led to which of the following changes in the landscape of the United States?

• Significant demographic, cultural, and environmental changes

• Increased industrialization only

• No change in population distribution

• Complete preservation of Native American lands

Define the word 'Economy' in your own words.

• A type of government where leaders are elected by the people.

• The system of how money is made and used within a country or region.

• A scientific study of plants and animals in their environment.

• A method of transportation using only renewable energy.

Which statement best describes the 'Louisiana Territory (1803)'?

• A small island acquired by the United States from Spain in 1803.

• A large area of land purchased by the United States from France in 1803, which doubled the size of the country.

• A region in Canada that was annexed by the United States in 1803.

• A territory in South America that was colonized by the United States in 1803.

The Mississippi River was valuable to the United States because it provided:

• a source of gold and silver

• a major transportation route for goods and people

• a barrier to westward expansion

• a location for military forts

According to the map legend, what color represents Slave States in 1800?

• Blue

• Pink

• Gray

• Red

In 1800, the Colony of Louisiana was controlled by which country?

(a)  

How many Slave States were there in 1800?

• 9

• 7

• 11

• 5

Which of the following activities did people participate in along the Mississippi River?

• Mining gold

• Fur trade and sale of agricultural products

• Building pyramids

• Making movies

Who did Thomas Jefferson buy the Louisiana territory from?

• France

• Spain

• Britain

• Russia