Question

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
b. alliance with the united states
c. needed funds
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 governments 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 pikes 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
b. interpreter
c. cook
d. scientist
directions: short answer answer the following questions in 1–2 paragraphs.

1. how were the spanish governments 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 4

The Lewis and Clark Expedition was commissioned by Thomas Jefferson to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory. Their main task was to map the region, study its natural resources, and establish relationships with Native Americans. Option A is incorrect as they didn't force settlers out. Option B is incorrect as gold/silver search wasn't the primary goal. Option C is incorrect as they didn't buy land from Native Americans. Option D matches the expedition's purpose.

Zebulon Pike's explorations focused on the Great Plains, Rocky Mountains, and areas around the Rio Grande. Option B is about Lewis and Clark's reach to the Pacific. Option C is incorrect as his focus wasn't Great Lakes Native nations. Option D is incorrect as his explorations weren't about Ohio Valley water routes. Option A aligns with his exploration areas.

Sacagawea, being a Shoshone woman, acted as an interpreter to help Lewis and Clark communicate with Native American tribes. While she had knowledge of the land, her key role was interpreting (helping with language and cultural understanding). Option A (travel guide) is partially true but her interpreter role was crucial. Option C (cook) and D (scientist) are incorrect.

Answer:

D. explore and map the region.

Question 5