WorksheetsQSS305 Ch 9 Westward Expansion
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Select all that are true: What are the ways that the physical landscape affected the Lewis and Clark expedition?
a)
Harsh Weather
b)
Food Scarcity
c)
Diverse Terrain
d)
Missouri River Navigation
e)
Indoor Plumbing
2.
Was Jefferson always upset about the Louisiana Purchase?
a)
No, he eventually thought it was a good deal because it expanded the US, opened up trade routes and was beneficial to future generations of Americans
b)
Yes, he always regretted the decision because it was expensive, useless land with no trade opportunities.
c)
3.
Was the Louisiana Purchase Constitutional or Unconstitutional?
Some argued the Louisiana Purchase was constitutional because __________.
a)
the president has the power to negotiate treaties.
b)
the president does not have the power to negotiate treaties.
c)
4.
Critics of the Louisiana Purchase claimed it was unconstitutional because __________.
a)
the Constitution explicitly gives the president authority to purchase land.
b)
the Constitution did not explicitly give the president authority to purchase land.
c)
5.
Thomas Jefferson justified the Louisiana Purchase by __________.
a)
interpreting the treaty-making powers of the Constitution narrowly and disregarding its benefits for the nation.
b)
interpreting the treaty-making powers of the Constitution broadly and emphasizing its benefits for the nation.
c)
6.
Who sold Louisiana to the US?
a)
France
b)
Spain
c)
Germany
d)
7.
How much did the US pay for Louisiana?
a)
$15 million
b)
$12 million
c)
$10 million
d)
8.
Westward expansion and settlements happened a result of population growth in the region between the Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi River but something else happened----what was it?
a)
Harmony with Native American Tribes
b)
Displacement of Native American Tribes
c)
9.
The purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition was to __________, _______and _______.
a)
enslave Native People, challenge themselves, and please the King of England
b)
to identify resources, establish trade routes, and find a waterway to the Pacific.
10.
Sacagawea was important to the Lewis & Clark Expedition because__________.
a)
she acted as an interloper and cook.
b)
she acted as an interpreter and guide.
c)
she acted as a mechanic and fur trader.
d)
11.
Sacagawea helped Lewis and Clark by __________ and __________.
a)
interpreting with the French and ensuring peaceful interactions with other Europeans.
b)
avoiding other Native American tribes and ensuring weapons availability for hostile interactions.
c)
interpreting with Native American tribes and ensuring peaceful interactions.
d)
12.
One challenge Sacagawea faced during the journey was __________.
a)
traveling as a young mother with an infant
b)
traveling without shoes in the snow
c)
not having any food or water for many days
d)
13.
One of Jefferson's key accomplishments was __________.
a)
the Louisiana Purchase in 1803.
b)
The Treaty of Ghent
c)
The Ordinance of 1785
d)
14.
Jefferson's view on the role of government was __________.
a)
that it should be limited and focus on protecting individual liberties and states' rights.
b)
that it should be expansive and involved in state decision making, not allowing for state sovereignty
c)
15.
The War of 1812 and Britain and France's Influence
Tensions with Britain and France before the War of 1812 arose because __________.
a)
because of trade restrictions and the impressment of American sailors.
b)
because of trade allowances and the impressment of British sailors.
c)
16.
Britain influenced the United States by __________, while France __________.
a)
restricting trade and supporting Native American resistance, while France disrupted American shipping.
b)
restricting trade and not supporting Native American resistance, while France encouraged American shipping.
c)
17.
War Hawks in the War of 1812
War Hawks were __________ who believed __________.The
a)
members of the British military who believed war with France was necessary to defend American honor and expand territory.
b)
members of Congress who believed war with Britain was necessary to defend American honor and expand territory.
c)
18.
War Hawks wanted to go to war with Britain because __________.
a)
of impressment (Britain forced US Soldiers to fight for them), trade restrictions, and British support for Native American attacks.
b)
of impressment (US forced British Soldiers to fight for them), trade restrictions, and French support for Native American attacks.
c)
19.
How Was the Treaty of Ghent Different Than Other Treaties?
The Treaty of Ghent differed from other treaties because it __________.
a)
because it didn't end the War of 1812 and yet resulted in tremendous territorial gains for either side.
b)
because it ended the War of 1812 without territorial gains for either side.
c)
20.
Effects of the Judiciary Act of 1801
The Judiciary Act of 1801 was significant because it __________.
a)
it reorganized the federal judiciary and created new judgeships.
b)
it dismantled the federal judiciary and created new anti-federalists.
c)
100 %
