Louisiana Purchase Controversy

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What was one of the main purposes of the Corps of Discovery expedition led by Lewis and Clark?

To establish American sovereignty over the Native populations

To find a direct route to the Pacific Ocean (correct)

To engage in trade with Europeans

To mine for gold along the journey

Which river did the Corps of Discovery mainly travel along on their journey westward?

Ohio River

Mississippi River (correct)

Columbia River

Yellowstone River

What significant role did Sacagawea play in the successful completion of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

Serving as a guide and interpreter for the explorers (correct)

Providing valuable information about local flora and fauna

Negotiating with European traders for supplies

Piloting the boats through treacherous waters

How did the U.S. secure new territories in the Oregon region during the 19th century?

By forcefully removing Native resistance Signup and view all the answers

What accelerated settlement in the Oregon territory in the 1840s?

Building of railroads Signup and view all the answers

What did Jefferson envision as the solution for Native peoples living in the western lands?

Subjugating them by treaty into farming communities Signup and view all the answers

How long did the process of conquest and removal of Native peoples from western lands take after the Louisiana Purchase?

80 years Signup and view all the answers

What encouraged thousands of prospectors to head to California in the 1840s?

'Gold Rush' opportunity Signup and view all the answers

What role did Army units play in securing new areas for American settlement?

Clearing Native resistance to expansion Signup and view all the answers

Which river did the Corps of Discovery travel along until they reached the Colombia River for the final leg of their journey?

Marias River Signup and view all the answers

What role did Sacagawea play in the Lewis and Clark expedition?

She provided crucial guidance as a Shoshone guide Signup and view all the answers

What challenge did Lewis and Clark face during their journey to the Pacific Ocean?

Dealing with harsh winter conditions Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of establishing a presence in the Oregon territory by Americans?

To secure agricultural land in the Great Plains Signup and view all the answers

What was Jefferson's initial vision for dealing with Native peoples in the Louisiana Purchase area?

Settling them into European-style farming communities Signup and view all the answers

What was the major consequence of the Gold Rush on settlement patterns in the 1840s?

Increased migration of prospectors to California Signup and view all the answers

How did European settlers typically view Native resistance to American expansion in the 19th century?

As an obstacle that needed to be overcome Signup and view all the answers

What was one significant outcome of the Corps of Discovery expedition's journey to the Pacific Ocean?

'Securing new areas for American settlement' Signup and view all the answers

Why did Americans dispatch Army units across the Oregon territory in the 19th century?

'To 'clear' territories of restive native resistance' Signup and view all the answers