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- 1. Multiple ChoiceNapoleon wanted to sell the Louisiana Territory for this reason.He wanted to control the Caribbean.He was tired of trying to expand his empire.He knew Spain wanted to control the Mississippi.He needed the money to pay for his war against Britain.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWho had control of the Lower Mississippi and New Orleans before France had it?BritainPortugalSpainGermany
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe Emperor of France that sold the Louisiana Territory to the USA?Toussaint LouvertureNapoleon BonaparteSimon BolivarFriedrick Von Steuben
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhy did pioneers carry rifles and axes with them into the west?They wanted to trade them with the Native AmericansSo they would have them later when they settledBecause they didn't know what else to take with them.They took rifles for hunting and protection and Axes to clear trees away.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe two people Jefferson sent to explore the Louisiana Territory after it was purchased?Sacagawea & John SmithYork & Daniel BooneFranklin & MAasonLewis & Clark
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhy didn't the Federalists want people to settle in the West?They wanted their votes in the next electionThey were afraid they would lose powerThey wanted their trade in the EastBecause no one asked their permission
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhy did Napoleon Bonaparte want to capture Santo Domingo?It was a beautiful island he wanted to live on.He married a women from the IslandHe hated Toussaint Louverture and wanted his IslandHe wanted to use it as a Naval Base in his plan to take North America
- 8. Multiple ChoiceBesides doubling the size of the nation, what else did the Louisiana Purchase do?Increased our Natural resources and angered the Indians.Made friends with the Indians and increased trade.Forced France to leave America forever.Took the Mississippi River away from Spain.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a Conestoga Wagon?A pull toy children rode in.A wagon pulled by horses along a canal.A wagon used to carry coal.A covered wagon settlers used to carry their supplies.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWho was the slave that led a revolt on Santo Domingo?Toussaint LouvertureHarriet TubmanDred ScottJames Brown
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhy did Aaron Burr hate Alexander Hamilton so much?Hamilton won the Governor's election in New York.Hamilton told everyone that Burr was a hypocrit.Burr wanted to be the Secretary of the TreasuryBurr blamed Hamilton for losing the NY Governor election.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Napoleon want to do with North America?He wanted to trade with them.He wanted to map the region for the fur trade.He wanted to look for Gold and Silver to become rich.He wanted to build and Empire there.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhy did Pioneers settle near rivers?They wanted to ship their crops to market on the rivers.They needed water for their animals.They wanted to dam the rivers to build lakes.They liked to fish.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceHow did Napoleon finance his war with Britian?He borrow money from Spain.He borrowed money from Germany.He sold bonds to Austria to make enough money.He sold the Louisiana Territory to America.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThe USA paid this much for the Louisiana Purchase.$12 million$250 million$15 million$32 million
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThe two Americans that were sent to purchase the Louisiana Territory from France.James Madison and Alexander HamiltonMonroe & LivingstonJefferson & FranklinSacagawea & York
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThe boundaries of the Louisiana Territory in 1803.South to the Rio Grande RiverNorth to CanadaWest of Mississippi to the Rocky MountainsEast from the Ohio River to New York
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat was ONE goal Lewis & Clark had on their Expedition?Record the bird calls of the region.Become best friends with the IndiansMake camps along the wayDocument the Geography of their route
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat area did Zebulon Pike explore in the West?Rocky Mtns, Texas and the Great PlainsOregon, Washington and CaliforniaThe Upper Mississippi Valley
The Gulf Coast regionThe San Andreas Fault area - 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat does "secede" mean?To build something up.To suspend trade with another country.To march across a field.To leave or separate from a country.
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