Industrial Revolution Practice

Which president is linked to the Louisiana Purchase?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase?

• It was the smallest land purchase by the US

• It doubled the nation's size

• It was a temporary lease of land

• It was a military conquest

How much did the United States pay for the Louisiana Purchase?

• 15 million dollars

• 10 million dollars

• 20 million dollars

• 25 million dollars

Which city was the most important acquisition from the Louisiana Purchase?

• St. Louis

• New Orleans

• Chicago

• Detroit

Why was Napoleon willing to sell Louisiana?

• He wanted to expand French territory elsewhere

• He needed money after going into debt from wars

• He was uninterested in American land

• He wanted to form an alliance with the US

Who were sent by Jefferson to explore the new land from the Louisiana Purchase?

• Lewis and Clark

• Columbus and Magellan

• Hudson and Cartier

• Cook and Drake

What was one of the main goals of Lewis and Clark's expedition?

• To find gold

• To discover the Northwest Passage

• To establish a military base

• To map the East Coast

Which river did Lewis and Clark primarily travel on during their expedition?

• Mississippi River

• Missouri River

• Colorado River

• Ohio River

What was a concern if France shut the US out of New Orleans?

• US citizens would lose their homes

• US citizens would have trouble moving goods and lose money

• US citizens would have to pay higher taxes

• US citizens would lose access to the Atlantic Ocean

Who fought in the War of 1812?

• The United States vs. The United Kingdom

• France vs. The United Kingdom

• The United States vs. France

• Spain vs. The United Kingdom