Question

1. which of the following best describes the purpose of the lewis and clark expedition?

a. to find scientific data about plants and animals of the territory and learn about native americans
b. to begin negotiating with native americans for their land
c. to find gold and other valuables
d. to divide the newly - acquired land into states for admission into the union

1. who guided lewis and clark on their journey, and translated for them?

a. sacajawea b. tecumseh c. prophet d. tippecanoe

1. what philosophical conflict did jefferson face when attempting to purchase the louisiana territory?

a. he believed in a strict interpretation of his powers, which would not include buying land
b. he believed in neutrality, which would mean not making deals with any foreign countries
c. he supported native american tribes and did not want to expand onto their lands.

1. the foreign policies of washington and jefferson were most similar in what way?

a. both aided the french republic
b. both were hostile to britain
c. both favored britain
d. both sought to avoid european affairs

1. what was the main reason for jefferson’s cost - cutting measures?

a. to win approval from states in the west c. to strengthen the executive branch
b. to simplify the federal government d. to establish credit with foreign nations

1. why did the us go to war against britain in 1812?

a. britain was trying to buy the louisiana territory
b. britain was interfering with us foreign trade and drafting americans into their navy
c. britain was becoming too friendly with france

1. to whom can the following quotes be attributed?

\before the palefaces came among us, we enjoyed the happiness of unbounded freedom or acquainted with neither riches, wants, nor oppression.\
\let us form one body, one heart, and defend to the last warrior our country, our homes, and the graves of our fathers.\
a. george washington c. chief tecumseh
b. thomas jefferson d. sacajawea

1. what is significant about the battle of new orleans?

a. it was a turning point in the war of 1812
b. it was where the shawnee chief tecumseh was killed
c. it was a great victory which would make andrew jackson a national hero
d. it showed that the us navy was far superior to the british navy

Explanation:

1. The Lewis and Clark Expedition aimed to gather scientific data about plants and animals in the newly - acquired territory and learn about Native Americans.
2. Sacajawea guided Lewis and Clark on their journey and served as a translator.
3. Jefferson believed in a strict interpretation of his powers, and purchasing the Louisiana Territory was a conflict with this view as it was not clearly within his defined powers.
4. Both Washington and Jefferson sought to avoid getting involved in European affairs to focus on the development of the United States.
5. Jefferson's cost - cutting measures were mainly to simplify the federal government and reduce its size and expense.
6. The US went to war against Britain in 1812 mainly because Britain was interfering with US foreign trade and impressing (drafting) Americans into their navy.
7. The quotes are attributed to Chief Tecumseh, who was a prominent Native American leader.
8. The Battle of New Orleans was significant as it was a great victory that made Andrew Jackson a national hero.

Answer:

1. A. to find scientific data about plants and animals of the territory and learn about Native Americans
2. A. Sacajawea
3. A. He believed in a strict interpretation of his powers, which would not include buying land
4. D. Both sought to avoid European affairs
5. B. to simplify the federal government
6. B. Britain was interfering with US foreign trade and drafting Americans into their navy
7. C. Chief Tecumseh
8. B. It was where the Shawnee chief Tecumseh was killed; It was a great victory which would make Andrew Jackson a national hero (Note: The original option B had two correct statements combined, but based on the content, this is the most appropriate answer)