Westward Expansion
Who lived on the Louisiana Territory before the US government took over the land?
The Indigenous Nations
to intrude on the territory, or rights of someone else
Encroach
This word means having the freedom to make choices and live without unfair rules.
Liberty
This answers all parts of the question of an essay prompt.
Thesis
What were names of the two men that Thomas Jefferson sent on an expedition to the Louisiana Territory?
Lewis & Clark
a journey taken for a specific purpose
Expedition
This vocab word describes how a country makes money, buys and sells goods, and uses resources to meet people’s needs.
Economy
This starts off every body paragraph in an essay.
Topic Sentence/Claim
What branch of government makes laws?
Legislative Branch
Land that is controlled by a government or person.
Territory
The Declaration of Independence says people have the right to try to live a life that makes them happy—this is called the ____ ____ _____.
Pursuit of Happiness
This proves your claim.
Evidence
This U.S. president made the Louisiana Purchase to gain land and control the Mississippi River.
Thomas Jefferson
A government’s plan and actions in its dealings with other sovereign nations.
Foreign Policy
This idea means everyone is treated the same under the law, no matter who they are.
Equality
This explains HOW your evidence proves your claim.
Elaboration
This important river was protected for American trade because of the Louisiana Purchase.
The Mississippi River
having the authority to rule and make independent decisions
Sovereign
In this system of government, the people vote to help make decisions and choose leaders.
Democracy
Name all parts of a STRONG essay.
Thesis Statement
Body Paragraph 1 (Claim, Evidence, Elaboration)
Body Paragraph 2 (Claim, Evidence, Elaboration)
Conclusion