Lewis & Clark
Who set out on expedition in 1804 to explore the Louisiana Territory?
Lewis and Clark
Why did some members of congress think the Louisiana Purchase was a bad idea?
1. Some thought it was a worthless desert
2. Some thought it would be too difficult to protect
The Land Ordinance of 1785 is a _______________ source document.
Primary
Why did the War of 1812 begin?
1. British were restricting trade
2. British were kidnapping US Navy
What are the three branches of government?
Executive, Legislative, & Judicial
What was the name of the Indian who helped Lewis and Clark translate the language of the Native Americans?
Sacagawea
Why was the Louisiana Purchase a good deal for the United States?
1. Purchased for a cheap price (3 cents an acre)
2. It doubled their land
The Land Ordinance of 1785 set up rules to organize _____________________.
A. 13 Colonies
B. Northwest Territory
C. Leaders in Congress
D. All of these
B. Northwest Territory
What was the name of the anthem Francis Scott Key was inspired to write during the Battle of Baltimore?
The Star Spangled Banner
Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing the laws?
Executive
Which river did Lewis and Clark traveled up?
Missouri River
Who was the president when the Louisiana Territory was purchased in 1803?
Thomas Jefferson
Under the Northwest Ordinance, which leaders did Congress select for each territory?
A. Governor
B. Mayors
C. Judges
D. Both A and B
D. Both A and B
What is the term meaning "pressed" to work against their will?
Impressment
Each state has one of these, Ohio's very first was Chillicothe and is now Columbus.
Capital
What set of mountains did they travel through on their expedition?
The Rocky Mountains
What event made Thomas Jefferson want to declare war on France?
France had sea ports closed in New Orleans to stop maritime trade
The Land Ordinance of 1785 divided land in the Northwest Territory. The land was sold in sections. Why did that cause conflicts?
A. The Northwest Territory was too small to divide into sections?
B. People did not want to move west of the Appalachians.
C. Citizens wanted to participate in their government.
D. People were already living on land in the Northwest Territory.
D. People were already living on land in the Northwest Territory.
Name a battle from the War of 1812.
*Battle of Lake Erie
*The Battle of Thames
*The Battle of Bladensburg
*The Battle of Baltimore
*The Battle of New Orleans
When the total population of a territory reached ________ it could make its own state constitution and apply for statehood.
A. 60, 000
B. 25,000
C. 100,000
A. 60, 000
Which body of water did they arrive to in 1805?
Pacific Ocean
What two things changed Napoleon's mind about selling the Louisiana Territory?
1. Loss of troops to war
2. Disease (Yellow Fever)
3. He needed the money and decided he didn't need the land
The Land Ordinance of 1785 set up rules to organize the Northwest Territory into sections of thirty-six square miles. What are these called?
Townships
What is the name of the treaty signed to end the war in 1814?
A. Treaty of Paris
B. Treaty of Ghent
C. Treaty of Versailles
B. Treaty of Ghent
The United States Senators and House of Representatives make up Congress. Which branch of government is this under?
Legislative branch of government