Louisiana Purchase of 1803 Overview
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What was one of the main goals of the Corps of Discovery expedition led by Lewis and Clark?

  • To map and explore the newly acquired Louisiana Purchase territory (correct)
  • To search for gold and other valuable resources
  • To find a direct water route across the continent
  • To establish American sovereignty over Native populations

    • What significant challenges did Lewis and Clark encounter during their journey?

  • Their boats were frequently damaged by rapids and waterfalls
  • They got lost in the desert and ran out of water supplies
  • They were constantly attacked by hostile Native tribes
  • They had to resort to eating candles made from animal fat due to food shortages (correct)

    • How did the assistance of Native Americans contribute to the success of the Corps of Discovery?

  • They shared their knowledge of local flora and fauna for survival (correct)
  • They acted as interpreters and helped establish trade relations
  • They provided maps and guides to help navigate the terrain
  • They offered protection from hostile tribes along the route

    • What was a significant consequence of the Corps of Discovery reaching the Pacific Ocean?

    <p>It established the United States' claim to the Oregon territory</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To subjugate them through treaties and settle them into farming communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long did the process of removing Native peoples from the lands of the Louisiana Purchase take?

    <p>Approximately 80 years from the time of the Purchase until the late 1880s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did the expanding railroad lines play in the settlement of the western territories?

    <p>They facilitated the transportation of settlers and their belongings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant event that accelerated the settlement of the western territories in the 1840s?

    <p>The California Gold Rush</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the ultimate fate of Native peoples as American expansion progressed in the western territories?

    <p>They were resettled by treaty or by force to less desirable lands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long had Europeans been interacting with Native peoples in the Louisiana Purchase territory before it was acquired by the United States?

    <p>Nearly 300 years of alternating trade and warfare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary method used by the Corps of Discovery to travel westward across the territory?

    <p>They traveled by boat along the Missouri River and its tributaries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the Corps of Discovery expedition led by Lewis and Clark?

    <p>To map the newly acquired Louisiana Purchase territory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Native guide played a crucial role in the success of the Corps of Discovery expedition?

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

    What was a significant challenge faced by the Corps of Discovery during their journey?

    <p>They had to portage their supply boats and deal with harsh winter conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the ultimate result of the Corps of Discovery reaching the Pacific Ocean?

    <p>It gave the U.S. a foothold in the Oregon territory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To establish peaceful trade and assimilation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long did the process of removing Native peoples from the lands of the Louisiana Purchase take?

    <p>It was a relatively brief process that took around 80 years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event in the 1840s accelerated the settlement of the western territories?

    <p>The discovery of gold in California during the Gold Rush.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did the expanding railroad lines play in the settlement of the western territories?

    <p>They facilitated the transportation of settlers and supplies to the West.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the ultimate fate of Native peoples as American expansion progressed in the western territories?

    <p>They were forcibly removed from their lands and relocated to reservations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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