Question

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lesson quiz 6-4
directions: multiple choice indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers
the question.

1. how did the french gain control of the louisiana territory in 1802?

a. napoleon bonaparte sent troops to take the area from spain by force.
b. native americans there preferred french rule and helped france battle spain.
c. in a secret agreement, native americans promised peace under french rule.
d. in a secret agreement, the french acquired it as a transfer from spain.

1. what did the french gain from selling the louisiana territory to the united states following

the haitian revolution?
a. freedom from oversees colonies
c. needed funds
b. alliance with the united states
d. saint-domingue in exchange

1. how did thomas jefferson determine that he had authority to buy the louisiana territory?

a. he claimed that negotiations with the french and with native americans gave the united
states this right.
b. he claimed that the government’s treaty - making powers included the right to buy new land.
c. he met with french and american leaders to ensure that the sale of the land was
properly authorized.
d. he met with british authorities and american leaders to seek authorization for the purchase.

1. lewis and clark were sent into the louisiana territory primarily to

a. force spanish settlers to leave.
b. search for gold and silver.
c. buy the land from native americans.
d. explore and map the region.

1. zebulon pike’s explorations provided settlers with information about

a. the great plains, the rocky mountains, and part of the rio grande.
b. the people, animals, and plants as far west as the pacific ocean.
c. native american nations that lived in the great lakes region.
d. navigable water routes through the ohio valley.

1. what was one role sacagawea played that ensured the lewis and clark expedition succeeded?

a. travel guide
c. cook
b. interpreter
d. scientist
directions: short answer answer the following questions in 1–2 paragraphs.

1. how were the spanish government’s policies important and helpful to westward settlers? what

happened in 1802 to change the policy?

1. describe the positive and negative effects of the louisiana purchase on the growing nation.

Explanation:

Question 1

To determine how the French gained control of the Louisiana Territory in 1802, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Napoleon didn't take it by force from Spain. The transfer was peaceful. Eliminate A.
• Option B: Native Americans didn't help France battle Spain for this. Eliminate B.
• Option C: The agreement was between France and Spain, not with Native Americans. Eliminate C.
• Option D: The French acquired it from Spain via a secret treaty (the Treaty of San Lorenzo or the retrocession of Louisiana). This is correct.

After the Haitian Revolution, France lost control of Haiti and needed funds (for wars, etc.). Selling the Louisiana Territory to the US gave them needed money.

• Option A: Selling the territory isn't about freedom from overseas colonies. Eliminate A.
• Option B: The sale was for funds, not an alliance. Eliminate B.
• Option C: France needed funds, which matches the context. Correct.
• Option D: Saint - Domingue (Haiti) was lost, not exchanged. Eliminate D.

Thomas Jefferson used the treaty - making power of the government. He argued that the power to make treaties included the right to buy new land.

• Option A: Negotiations with Native Americans weren't the basis. Eliminate A.
• Option B: He claimed treaty - making powers allowed buying land. Correct.
• Option C: He didn't need to meet leaders for authorization in this way. Eliminate C.
• Option D: British authorities weren't involved. Eliminate D.

Answer:

D. In a secret agreement, the French acquired it as a transfer from Spain.

Question 2