Question

standard 2 unit test

1. what did the northwest ordinance do?

a. divided the northwest territory into smaller territories
b. allowed slavery in new western lands
c. created the first national bank
d. established the louisiana purchase

1. which five states were created as a result of the northwest ordinance?

a. missouri, iowa, kansas, nebraska, minnesota
b. ohio, indiana, illinois, michigan, wisconsin
c. kentucky, tennessee, alabama, mississippi, georgia
d. maine, vermont, new york, pennsylvania, new hampshire

1. what was one reason france sold the louisiana territory to the united states in 1803?

a. france wanted to start a war with britain
b. france needed money after facing a revolution in haiti
c. jefferson threatened to invade new orleans
d. spain forced france to sell the land

1. the lewis and clark expedition was primarily sent to—

a. explore a route to the pacific ocean
b. claim florida from spain
c. build forts in the northwest territory
d. capture native american lands

1. what is nationalism?

a. pride and loyalty citizens feel toward their country
b. opposition to foreign trade
c. desire to create local governments
d. belief in free enterprise

1. what lands were gained through the mexican - american war and the gadsden purchase?

a. oregon and washington
b. california, new mexico, arizona, and parts of new mexico territory
c. florida and texas
d. louisiana and arkansas

1. why was andrew jackson popular among westerners and poorer americans?

a. he came from a wealthy background
b. he supported native american rights
c. he was a common man who opposed elites
d. he opposed westward expansion

Explanation:

1. The Northwest Ordinance divided the Northwest Territory into smaller territories.
2. The five states created as a result of the Northwest Ordinance are Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin.
3. One reason France sold the Louisiana Territory to the United States in 1803 was that France needed money after facing a revolution in Haiti.
4. The Lewis and Clark Expedition was primarily sent to explore a route to the Pacific Ocean.
5. Nationalism is pride and loyalty citizens feel toward their country.
6. The lands gained through the Mexican - American War and the Gadsden Purchase are California, New Mexico, Arizona, and parts of New Mexico Territory.
7. Andrew Jackson was popular among Westerners and poorer Americans because he was a common man who opposed elites.

Answer:

1. A. Divided the Northwest Territory into smaller territories
2. B. Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin
3. B. France needed money after facing a revolution in Haiti
4. A. Explore a route to the Pacific Ocean
5. A. Pride and loyalty citizens feel toward their country
6. B. California, New Mexico, Arizona, and parts of New Mexico Territory
7. C. He was a common man who opposed elites