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Louisiana Purchase and Lewis & Clark Expedition

Test your knowledge of the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis & Clark Expedition which were key events during the 'Era of Good Feelings'. Learn about the $15 million land deal, the expedition party, and the significant role played by York, the first African American to cross North America.

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Questions and Answers

What animal does the head of the described creature resemble?

Squirrel

What was the main reason for the significant population growth in the United States between 1790 and 1840?

Invention of the cotton gin by Eli Whitney

Why did cotton become the single most important cause for expansion in United States history?

There was high demand for cotton both domestically and internationally

Which region depended on a regular supply of American cotton for its textile manufacturing industry?

<p>Lancashire in Great Britain</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key requirement for growing cotton in the United States?

<p>Access to fertile land and a cotton gin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What accompanied the westward spread of cotton production in the United States?

<p>Growth of slavery</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first African American to cross North America to reach the Pacific during the Lewis and Clark expedition?

<p>York</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were Sacagawea's skills particularly valuable to the Lewis and Clark expedition?

<p>She was a translator with intimate knowledge of the terrain</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Sacagawea's presence on the Lewis and Clark expedition?

<p>She provided emotional support and translated for the group</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Lewis and Clark hire Toussaint Charbonneau as an interpreter?

<p>To communicate with Native American tribes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Clark see for the first time during the Lewis and Clark expedition that amazed him?

<p>Prairie dogs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote about the animals being about the size of a small squirrel during the Lewis and Clark expedition?

<p>Clark</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event is credited with revitalizing the institution of slavery in the United States in the early 19th century?

<p>Expansion of cotton production</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technological advancement played a significant role in the market revolution by facilitating quick transportation of goods and materials?

<p>Steamboats</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did hundreds of thousands of enslaved persons from older states get sold to, leading to an event known as the Second Middle Passage?

<p>Importing states of the Lower South</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which battle during the War of 1812 is known for being fought after the peace Treaty of Ghent was signed?

<p>Battle of New Orleans</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which symbol is referred to as 'Old Ironsides' and is still part of the United States Navy?

<p>The USS Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

What technological innovation in 1844 facilitated instant long-distance communication in the United States?

<p>The Telegraph</p> Signup and view all the answers

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