Vocabulary
What is Mrs. Schuetz's son's name?
Owen
What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?
a) To tell European countries that Northern America was off limits but South America was up for grabs
b) To tell European countries that the Americas were off limits for future colonization.
c) To declare war with all European nations
d) To make a formal alliance with all European countries.
b) To tell European countries that the Americas were off limits for future colonization by them.
What effect did the Louisiana Purchase have on America's future?
It increased the size, and power of America and allowed movement/exploration west
Which of the following was NOT a goal of the Lewis and Clark Expedition
a) Map the area
b) Reunited Sacagawea with her brother
c) Document plants and animals they encountered
b) Reunited Sacagawea with her brother
How long were the Corps of Discovery gone?
Over 2 years
What term matches this definition: The action of becoming larger or more extensive
Expansion
Which of the following were the two warnings the Monroe Doctrine gave to European countries
a) Do not trade with the United States
b) Do not communicate with Latin America
c) Do not start new colonies in the Americas
d) Do not make alliances with African nations
e) Do not interfere with independent countries in the Americas
c & e
What were three of the economic benefits of acquiring the Louisiana Territory?
a) Access to fertile farmland for growing cash crops
b)Many Factories already existed on this land that would be profitable for the U.S.
c) Rich natural resources such as minerals, timber, and game(animals) to extract and sell
d) Encouragement of American westward migration
e) There were solar farms that would make accessing energy more affordable
f) Oil drilling was popular in this region, and could be sold for profit
a) Access to fertile farmland for growing cash crops
c) Rich natural resources such as minerals, timber, and game(animals) to extract and sell
d) Encouragement of American westward migration
During what years did the Lewis and Clark expedition take place
1804 - 1806
What animal was the group attacked by?
Grizzly Bear
Which term matches this definition: An area of land under the control of a ruler or government
Territory
Select the three main goals of the Monroe Doctrine:
a) Create equal power between the countries of north and south America
b) Protect the independence of nations in the Americas
c) Create new alliances with European countries
d) Prevent further Australian colonization in the Western Hemisphere
e) Increase the United States’ influence in the region
f) Prevent further European colonization in the Western Hemisphere
g) Officially recognize Schuetz as the coolest last name...ever
b, e & f
Why did Thomas Jefferson feel the Louisiana Purchase went against his own political beliefs?
a) He worried that the purchase might overstep the boundaries of his presidential power, as it is not a power given to the president in the Constitution
b)He believed the federal government should never spend money on land
c) He thought the United States should have no dealing with France or Britain
a) He worried that the purchase might overstep the boundaries of his presidential power, as it is not a power given to the president in the Constitution
What was the official name for the group that went on the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
Corps of Discovery
True of False: The Lewis and Clark Expedition made it to the Pacific Ocean on the west coast.
True
What term matches this definition: A journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially that of exploration, scientific research, or war
Expedition
What was one positive impact of the Monroe Doctrine on Latin America?
It supported the independence of new countries in Latin America
Which of the following best describes the impact of the Louisiana Purchase on Native American communities?
It led to displacement, forced removal, and conflict for many tribes
What was Meriwether Lewis's most important contribution from the expedition?
Documented plants, animals, and minerals.
Which president commissioned the expedition to take place?
Thomas Jefferson
Which term matches this definition: A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a group
Doctrine
Why did some Latin American leaders mistrust the Monroe Doctrine?
Saw it as a form of U.S. dominance and interference rather than a protection of their freedom
How did the Louisiana Purchase impact debates about slavery?
It created arguments over whether slavery should expand into new territories
Which long-term effect ties together the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark expedition, and the Monroe Doctrine?
a) They all reduced the size and influence of the United States
b)They all discouraged westward settlement and exploration
c) They led to an immediate end to conflicts between the U.S. and European powers
d) They contributed to U.S. territorial growth, increased influence in the Western Hemisphere, and shaped future foreign and domestic policy
d) They contributed to U.S. territorial growth, increased influence in the Western Hemisphere, and shaped future foreign and domestic policy
How did Sacagawea help the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
Translated, guided, and helped the expedition communicate with Native tribes