18 Questions
What animal does the head of the creature described in the text most resemble?
Squirrel
In what direction did the spread of cotton lead to the expansion of slavery?
Westward
What invention by Eli Whitney significantly impacted the cotton industry?
Cotton Gin
Which region was NOT mentioned as depending on a regular supply of American cotton for textile manufacturing?
Calcutta, India
What was the primary factor that made cotton production more efficient and profitable in the United States?
Abundance of cheap labor
What crop did sons of rice and tobacco plantation owners shift to for prosperity?
Cotton
Who was the first African American to cross North America to reach the Pacific?
York
What was the significance of Sacagawea on the Lewis and Clark expedition?
Her presence calmed both expeditioners and American Indians
Which of the following best describes Sacagawea's role on the Lewis and Clark expedition?
Translator and guide
What did Clark describe in his account as being 'about the Size of a Small Squirrel'?
Prairie dogs
How many miles was the approximately 8,000-mile Lewis and Clark expedition?
8,000 miles
Which member of the expedition party owned an enslaved man named York?
Clark
What contributed significantly to the rise of the Cotton Kingdom in America between 1820 and 1860?
Enslaved persons sold through the internal slave trade
Which development revitalized the institution of slavery in America according to the text?
The expansion of cotton production
What important role did steamboat travel play in the market revolution in America?
It was used to transport raw materials and finished goods efficiently
Which event or development significantly helped open up the American continent to exploration and settlement?
The construction of the Erie Canal
What slogan is associated with the USS Constitution, the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat?
"Old Ironsides"
Who is credited with leading American forces to victory at the Battle of New Orleans?
Andrew Jackson
Test your knowledge on the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 and the famous Lewis & Clark Expedition that followed. Learn about the significant historical events, key figures like York, and the impact on westward expansion in the United States.
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