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.
______ 2. 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
______ 3. 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.
______ 4. 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.
______ 5. 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.
______ 6. 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 4

Lewis and Clark's expedition was commissioned by Jefferson to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory. Their main task was to map the region, study its geography, flora, fauna, and interact with Native Americans. Options A, B, and C are incorrect: they didn't aim to force out settlers, search for gold, or buy land from Natives.

Zebulon Pike explored areas including the Great Plains, Rocky Mountains, and parts of the Rio Grande. Option B is Lewis and Clark’s domain (Pacific exploration). Option C is about Great Lakes Natives (not Pike’s focus). Option D is about Ohio Valley waterways (not Pike’s exploration).

Sacagawea, being a Shoshone woman, acted as an interpreter (and guide) to help Lewis and Clark communicate with Native American tribes. She wasn’t a cook or scientist, and “travel guide” is less specific to her key role of facilitating communication.

Answer:

D. explore and map the region.

Question 5