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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which two areas of the map made up the United States in 1803 as a result of the Louisiana Purchase?
A and B
A and D
B and D
E and G
- 2. Multiple Choice
The United States purchase of the Louisiana Territory in 1803 was geographically important because it
Assured sole ownership of the Great Lakes.
Ended Spanish control of the Southwest.
Provided full access to the Mississippi River.
Allowed completion of the first railroad in California.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which group benefited the most from the United States acquisition of the port of New Orleans?
Farmers in the Ohio River valley.
Native American Indians in the Southwest.
Fur trappers in the Hudson River valley.
Gold miners in northern California.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which geographical consideration had the greatest influence on President Thomas Jefferson’s decision to purchase the Louisiana Territory in 1803?
Large gold reserves were located in the territory.
The size of the territory would create a barrier to French influence.
The Rocky Mountain region was an outlet for future population growth.
Full control of the port of New Orleans on the Mississippi River would be established.
- 5. Multiple Choice
1803 — Louisiana Purchase Treaty established western boundary of United States.
1818 — Convention with Britain established northern boundary of Louisiana Territory.
1819 — Adams-Onís Treaty granted Florida to United States. 1842 — Webster-Ashburton Treaty established MaineCanada border.
1846 — Treaty of Oregon established northern boundary of Oregon Territory.
The time line shows that the major way the United States gained territory in the early 19th century was through
War
Diplomacy
Executive orders
Arbitration
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which action of President Thomas Jefferson was in conflict with his belief in a strict interpretation of the Constitution?
Protesting the impressment of United States sailors.
Purchasing the Louisiana territory from France.
Pardoning violators of the Alien and Sedition Acts.
Using the United States Navy to subdue the Barbary pirates.
- 7. Multiple Choice
The map shows the exploration routes of Lewis and Clark and of Zebulon Pike. A valid conclusion based on this map is that these expeditions
Faced few barriers from natural features.
Avoided land claimed by other countries.
Used river systems to help them on their journeys.
Took the most direct routes to reach the Pacific Ocean.
- 8. Multiple Choice
The Lewis and Clark expedition (1803-1806) was important because it
Determined the route of the first trans-continental railroad.
Opened an all-water route to the Gulf of Mexico.
Removed the British threat from the Northwest Territory.
Increased understanding of the area included in the Louisiana Purchase.
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is the best title for this map?
Eastward Migration
Results of the Revolution
Territorial Expansion
Immigration Before the Civil War
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which geographic area was added to the United States by the Louisiana Purchase?
Appalachian Mountains
Columbia River Valley
Great Plains
Piedmont Plateau
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