Question 1

Which fear did US leaders have about Spain's transfer of territory to France?

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They feared that the French presence would prevent US expansion in the West.

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They feared Spain had transferred lands that the United States already claimed.

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They believed that American Indians from the territory would soon attack the United States.

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They feared that Spain and France would soon attack the United States together.

Question 2

What was the main reason that President Thomas Jefferson sent representatives to France?

Accepted Answer

to ensure that Americans could use the Mississippi River and access the port of New Orleans

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to ensure that the French would support the United States in a future war against Great Britain

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to enable Americans to hunt and log trees in territories west of the Mississippi River

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to enable American Indians in French territories to trade with the United States

Question 3

How did Zebulon Pike contribute to the westward expansion of the United States?

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His expedition gathered information about the trans-Mississippi West.

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He defeated American Indian tribes that opposed US expansion.

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His expedition established a major trade route for American merchants.

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He finalized an agreement for the purchase of land from France.

Question 4

Why did many politicians in the United States oppose the Louisiana Purchase?

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They believed that President Thomas Jefferson lacked the constitutional power to authorize it.

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They thought that US control over the new territory could lead to a war against Spain.

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They thought that the money might have been better spent in a war against Spain.

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They feared that the country might split into two parts if people migrated to the new lands.

Question 5

What was a main goal of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

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to survey the land and gather geographical information

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to identify fertile areas that farmers from the east could settle

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to learn about American Indian military skills and weapons

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to set up military outposts that US soldiers could occupy

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