WorksheetsSocial Studies Chapter 5
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 15mins
Thomas Jefferson wanted the United States to buy New Orleans from France. Thomas Jefferson sent James Monroe to France to try to negotiate the purchase with French lead Napolean Bonaparte.
Which statement reflects Thomas Jefferson's reasoning for his actions?
"The U.S. must control New Orleans so we can put an end to the French influence in North America."
"The U.S. must control New Orleans so we can control trade and travel on the Mississippi River."
"The U.S. must control New Orleans so they can control the natural resources of the Mississippi River."
"The U.S. must control New Orleans so we can reduce British influence in North America."
How did Napolean Bonaparte respond to the United States' offer to buy New Orleans?
He declared war against the U.S. because he did not want to sell the land.
He accepted the offer exactly as it was made.
He offered to sell the entire Louisiana Territory because France needed money.
He decided to sell New Orleans to Great Britain because they offered more money.
Which major historical event made Louisiana a part of the United States?
American Revolution
Battle of New Orleans
Lousiana Purchase
War of 1812
How did the Louisiana Purchase benefit the United Staes? (Choose 4)
The Louisiana Purchase helped U.S. trade
The Louisiana Purchase made westward expansion possible.
The Louisiana Purchase tripled the size of the United States
The Louisiana Purchase gave the U.S. more land in North America
The Louisiana Purchase gave the U.S. control over the Mississppi River and the New Orleans port.
Why was the Jefferson Memorial built in 1942?
to celebrate Jefferson's victory against France
to honor Jefferson's role as delegate in France
to honor our third president and Founding Father
to celebrate the U.S. victory in the American Revolution
Lewis and Clark started their journey in ____________.
Missouri
Idaho
Oregon
Tennessee
They traveled across _________.
the Rocky Mountains
the Appalachian Mountains
the Great Lakes
Mexico
How far west did the Lewis and Clark Expedition travel?
to the Pacific Ocean
to the Atlantic Ocean
to the Gulf of Mexico
to the Missisippi River
The Hidatsa tribe kidnapped Sacagawea when she was a young girl
Yes
No
Sacagewea helped translate between Lewis and Clark and the Native American people.
Yes
No
The U.S. government forced Sacagawea to work with the Corps of Discovery.
Yes
No
Sacagawea was married to Toussaint Charbonneau, a French-Canadian fur trader.
Yes
No
Sacagawea helped the Corps of Discovery learn about the new plants and land.
Yes
No
Sacagawea helped Lewis and Clark bargain for horses with the Shoshone Indian people
Yes
No
Sacagawea disguised herself as a man to travel with the Corps of Discovery
Yes
No
Lewis describes his excitement at seeing this mountain range for the first time in this journal entry. What mountain range did the Lewis and Clark Expedition have to cross?
"In the after part of the day I also walked out and ascended the river hills[...] on arriving to the summit of one of the highest points in the neighbourhood I thought myself well repaid for any labour."
Rocky Mountains
Smoky Mountains
Cascade Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
Lewis and Clark explored the Columbia River to determine if it could be a good trade route to the
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
They drew maps and recorded many details of their journey in
journals
letters
Their exploration of the Louisiana and Oregon Territories caused great ______ with people in the East.
anger
excitement
During their journey, Lewis and Clark found _______ natural resources.
abundant
few
They recorded many experiences they had with ________ they met on their journey.
Native Americans
Spanish explorers
Which actions contributed to the start of the War of 1812? (CHOOSE 2)
Great Britain restricted trade with the United States
Great Britain attacked the U.S. capital of Washington, D.C.
Great Britain captured American sailors and forced them to serve in the British navy.
The U.S. attacked British trading posts to force Great Britain to give up its claim to Canada.
Great Britain imported goods from the United States.
Francis Scott Key's poem "The Defence of Form McHenry" became known as "The Star Spangled Banner" and our national anthem.
True
False
Which relative location correctly describes the border of the United States before the Louisiana Purchase?
south of Canada and east of the Mississippi River
north of Canada and west of the Mississippi River
east of the Atlantic ocean and west of the Pacific Ocean
north of Spanish Florida and West of the Mississippi River
This map shows land that the United States gained over time. Which area did the United States purchase from France in 1803?
Area A
Area B
Area C
Area D
Which text best completes the graphic organizer?
Reasons for the Louisiana Purchase
Motivations for Westward Expansion
Reasons for U.S. Territorial Expansion
Goals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition
Which statement is true about Lewis and Clark's journey?
Lewis and Clark traveled most of their journey on the Mississippi River
During part of their return, Lewis and Clark took separate routes
Lewis and Clark passed through British and Spanish Territory
Lewis and Clark traveled west of their return home
What direction did Lewis and Clark travel when they first started their journey from St. Louis?
northeast
southeast
northwest
southwest
Read the following statement from the source.
"Jefferson named Clark the Indian agent for the West..."
What was Jefferson referring to when he said Clark was the "Indian agent for the West"?
Clark brought doctors and medical supplies to the sick Native Americans
Clark saved many Native Americans by taking them to live with colonists
Clark and his men taught the Native Americans how to travel the rivers
Clark was a representative and friend to many Native Americans
