Early Western Expansion

What was a common issue with treaties written by American governments with indigenous peoples?

• They were always honored.

• They were frequently broken.

• They were never written.

• They were only verbal agreements.

Who did white settlers fight against since Colonization?

• European settlers

• Indigenous people

• African slaves

• Asian immigrants

What was the Treaty With the Six Nations (1784) about?

• A treaty with six Native American nations over land that was eventually broken and land was taken.

• A treaty with six European nations over trade routes.

• A treaty with six Native American nations to establish new settlements.

• A treaty with six Native American nations to form a military alliance.

Who was the President of the United States when the Louisiana Purchase was made in 1803?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• James Madison

What was the significant impact of the Louisiana Purchase on the size of the United States?

• It halved the size of the U.S.

• It doubled the size of the U.S.

• It reduced the size of the U.S. by a quarter

• It had no impact on the size of the U.S.

What was one of the main outcomes of the Louisiana Purchase?

• Gained control of the Mississippi River and New Orleans.

• Established a new French colony in America.

• Lost territory to Spain.

• Increased British influence in North America.

Who aided Lewis and Clark by leading them through the expedition and translating with Native Americans?

• Pocahontas

• Sacajawea

• Sitting Bull

• Geronimo

What was the main provision of the Missouri Compromise of 1820?

• Slavery was allowed in all new territories.

• Slavery was banned in all states.

• A line was drawn from east to west with slavery allowed below the line and not allowed above it.

• Slavery was allowed only in Missouri.

Which state was admitted as a free state in 1820 according to the map?

• Maine

• Missouri

• Arkansas

• Florida

According to the map, which territory was closed to slavery by the Missouri Compromise?

• Unorganized Territory

• Arkansas Territory

• Florida Territory

• Oregon Country