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?

    <p>By forcefully removing Native resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Building of railroads</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Subjugating them by treaty into farming communities</p> 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?

    <p>80 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'Gold Rush' opportunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Clearing Native resistance to expansion</p> 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?

    <p>Marias River</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>She provided crucial guidance as a Shoshone guide</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Dealing with harsh winter conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To secure agricultural land in the Great Plains</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Settling them into European-style farming communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Increased migration of prospectors to California</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>As an obstacle that needed to be overcome</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'Securing new areas for American settlement'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'To 'clear' territories of restive native resistance'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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