Louisiana Purchase Controversy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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