Louisiana Purchase
What is the text structure mainly used in “Louisiana Purchase”?
A. Problem Solution
B. Compare Contrast
C. Chronological Order
D. Cause and Effect
C. Chronological Order
How is the passage “Thomas Jefferson” mainly organized?
A. Cause and effect
B. Problem and solution
C. Chronological order of his life
D. Compare and contrast
C. Chronological order of his life
In the word “transfer,” what does the prefix trans- mean?
A. Under
B. Across
C. Before
D. Against
B. Across
Which sentence reveals the text structure of Louisiana Purchase?
A. New Orleans was the mouth of the Mississippi River.
B. In January of 1803 President Jefferson sent James Monroe to Paris.
C. Napoleon wanted to build an empire.
D. The United States borrowed money from English and Dutch banks.
B. In January of 1803 President Jefferson sent James Monroe to Paris.
Why did President Jefferson send explorers west after the purchase?
A. To prepare for war
B. To map and learn about the new land
C. To return land to France
D. To build cities immediately
B. To map and learn about the new land
In paragraph 4, the word “astonished” most nearly means —
A. confused
B. disappointed
C. surprised
D. worried
C. surprised
Which detail BEST supports the central idea that the Louisiana Purchase greatly benefited the United States?
A. Louisiana was named after King Louis XIV.
B. France once controlled New Orleans.
C. The purchase nearly doubled the size of the United States.
D. Spain did not explore the Mississippi River.
C. The purchase nearly doubled the size of the United States.
What is the central idea of “Thomas Jefferson”?
A. Jefferson disliked public life.
B. Jefferson helped shape and expand the United States through leadership and vision.
C. Jefferson only cared about farming.
D. Jefferson wanted America to remain small.
B. Jefferson helped shape and expand the United States through leadership and vision.
The word “sympathetic” most nearly means —
A. angry toward
B. understanding
C. unaware of
D. opposed to
B. understanding
What is the author’s main claim about President Jefferson’s decision to buy Louisiana?
A. It caused war with France.
B. It was unnecessary at the time.
C. It was an important and peaceful achievement.
D. It mainly benefited France.
C. It was an important and peaceful achievement.
Select TWO details that support the idea that Jefferson was a visionary leader.
A. He imagined America stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
B. He helped found the University of Virginia.
C. He avoided all foreign problems.
D. He sent Lewis and Clark to explore new territory.
A. He imagined America stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
D. He sent Lewis and Clark to explore new territory.
What information can be found in both passages?
A. Both mention France purchasing New Orleans and Florida.
B. Both mention the Revolutionary War between the 13 colonies and Great Britain.
C. Both mention the Declaration of Independence.
D. Both mention the Louisiana Purchase.
D. Both mention the Louisiana Purchase.
Select TWO details that show why France was willing to sell Louisiana.
A. France needed money.
B. Napoleon wanted to avoid fighting Great Britain and America.
C. The United States threatened war immediately.
D. France had already lost control of New Orleans.
A. France needed money.
B. Napoleon wanted to avoid fighting Great Britain and America.
Why does the author include information about Jefferson’s peaceful transfer of power?
A. To show Jefferson avoided responsibility
B. To explain why Jefferson disliked politics
C. To show that Jefferson supported democracy and stability
D. To suggest Jefferson feared war
C. To show that Jefferson supported democracy and stability
How do the two passages present information differently?
A. Both focus only on France’s reasons.
B. Both explain Jefferson’s childhood.
C. The first explains historical events; the second focuses on Jefferson’s role and character.
D. The second argues against the purchase.
C. The first explains historical events; the second focuses on Jefferson’s role and character.