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Chapter 3 American Explorers

Quiz by Rick Lang

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  • Q1
    What was a significant outcome of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803?
    The Mississippi River was ceded to Spain.
    The United States doubled in size.
    The United States lost territory.
    France gained more colonies.
    30s
  • Q2
    Who was the President of the United States during the Louisiana Purchase?
    James Madison
    Thomas Jefferson
    George Washington
    John Adams
    30s
  • Q3
    Which country sold the Louisiana Territory to the United States?
    Spain
    Britain
    France
    Mexico
    30s
  • Q4
    In what year did the United States finalize the purchase of the Louisiana Territory?
    1799
    1812
    1801
    1803
    30s
  • Q5
    What was one reason for the United States' interest in acquiring the Louisiana Territory?
    To find gold and silver
    To expand trade with Europe
    To secure access to the Mississippi River
    To establish a military base
    30s
  • Q6
    What was a major effect of the Louisiana Purchase on westward expansion?
    It led to the War of 1812.
    It restricted movement to the east.
    It encouraged settlers to move westward.
    It stopped the practice of slavery.
    30s
  • Q7
    Which expedition was commissioned to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory?
    Pike Expedition
    Zebulon Pike Expedition
    John C. Frémont Expedition
    Lewis and Clark Expedition
    30s
  • Q8
    What significant geographical feature did the Louisiana Purchase primarily include?
    The Appalachian Mountains
    The Rocky Mountains
    The Mississippi River
    The Great Lakes
    30s
  • Q9
    What was one of the main purposes of the Lewis and Clark Expedition following the Louisiana Purchase?
    To find a route to Asia
    To map the territory and establish relations with Native Americans
    To start a war with France
    To claim Canadian territory
    30s
  • Q10
    What was a significant impact of the Louisiana Purchase on Oklahoma's history?
    It established Oklahoma as a state immediately
    It made the region a desert
    It reduced the size of the United States
    It opened up the region for further exploration and settlement
    30s
  • Q11
    What was one of the primary objectives of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
    To find a water route to the Pacific Ocean
    To establish a trading post in Mexico
    To map the eastern United States
    To explore the Appalachian Mountains
    30s
  • Q12
    What did the Lewis and Clark Expedition contribute to the United States?
    Established diplomatic relations with Europe
    Increased knowledge of the western territories
    Led to the immediate settlement of California
    Promoted the abolition of slavery
    30s
  • Q13
    What year did the Lewis and Clark Expedition officially begin?
    1804
    1812
    1820
    1796
    30s
  • Q14
    What was the main purpose of the Louisiana Purchase, which the Lewis and Clark Expedition explored?
    To create a new military alliance
    To build a transcontinental railroad
    To establish a national bank
    To expand U.S. territory
    30s
  • Q15
    What was the name of the country from which the U.S. acquired the Louisiana Territory?
    Britain
    France
    Spain
    Portugal
    30s

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