Louisiana Purchase
What did the Louisiana Purchase do to the size of the US?
It doubled the size of the US
Lewis & Clark were sent to explore what territory?
Louisiana Territory
When the supply of a product goes up, the price goes _____
Down
What does the term "impressment" mean?
Being forced to work for a governmental organization
The Statue of Liberty symbolizes:
Freedom
The Louisiana Territory was mainly purchased for access to ______
The City of New Orleans
In addition to mapping western territory and finding the Pacific Ocean, Louis and Clark also gained knowledge regarding:
Native American Tribes
When demand of a product goes up, the price goes ____
Up
The War of 1812 is also known as:
"The Second War of Independence" or "The Forgotten War"
Uncle Sam symbolizes:
American Government
Why was the City of New Orleans so important?
It gave the US access to the Mississippi River
Another task of Lewis & Clark was to see if the Missouri River led to what ocean?:
The Pacific Ocean
What economic factor leads to prices going on sale?
Supply & Demand
The War of 1812 began because of disputes between the United States and Great Britain over the issue of —
sailing the Atlantic Ocean freely
The National Anthem was written during which battle?
Fort McHenry
What would improve western settlement?
The Louisiana Purchase
Lewis and Clark were looking for a way to the Pacific Ocean by following which river?
Missouri River
What happens to the cost of Pool Floats during Winter?
It decreases (goes on sale)
A major reason for the War of 1812 revolved around:
Impressment of US sailors and American trade
Inspired by watching the American flag still waving after a battle during the war of 1812, this American wrote the Star Spangled Banner:
Francis Scott Key