How Geography Shaped the United States

1. What is one reason the United States is considered a powerful country?

• Its large geographic area

• Its lack of military force

• Its isolation from the world

2. Which war highlighted the challenges Britain faced in maintaining communication and supply lines due to U.S. geography?

• The Revolutionary War

• The War of 1812

• The Spanish-American War

What geographical feature is mentioned as a deterrent to invasion for the United States?

• Vast oceans

• Deserts

• Plains

What major territory did Thomas Jefferson purchase to secure trade access on the Mississippi River?

• Florida

• The Louisiana Territory

• California

Which of the following countries did the U.S. acquire Alaska from?

• Mexico

• Russia

• Spain