On October 20, 1803, the Senate ratified the Louisiana Purchase Treaty by a vote of twenty-four to seven. The agreement, which p
rovided for the purchase of the western half of the Mississippi River basin from France at a price of $15 million, or approximately four cents per acre, doubled the size of the country and paved the way for westward expansion beyond the Mississippi. Use the excerpt to answer the question.
13. Based on the excerpt, which of the following statements can be inferred about the effect the Louisiana Purchase would have on the United States? (1 point)
Because of the high cost of the purchase, the United States would struggle even more with the public debt.
Because of the treaty, the French could no longer pose a threat against the United States.
Because of the purchase of the territory, Americans could now legally start settling regions in the West.
Because of its ratification of the treaty, Congress confirmed that presidents had the power to purchase land.
Lewis and Clark’s group are shown standing on the edge of a Native American camp, about to shake hands with the Natives’ leader. Many other Natives are standing nearby.
Use the image to answer the question.
14. Which of Jefferson's objectives for the expedition of Lewis and Clark is best represented in this illustration? (1 point)
forcing the territory’s Natives Americans from their land
documenting a safe route to the Pacific Ocean
learning about the territory’s Native Americans
gaining knowledge of the region’s geography
15. What reason did Jefferson give for urging passage of the Embargo Act? (1 point)
to protect American traders
to avoid war over seized ships
to increase the power of the Republican Party
to decrease the power and influence of New England merchants
Native American women are shown trading with two white men at a counter inside a trading post.
Use the image to answer the question.
13: <span>Because of the treaty, the French could no longer pose a threat against the United States. 14: </span>- To learn about the territory <span>- Find out what plants, animals lived there - Aspirations to exploit natural resources - Make friendly contact with people living there (Native Americans) - Find routes to the Pacific Ocean. </span>- explore the river and find a water route across the continent <span>- Have a good relationship with Native Americans </span><span>- Describe the landscape, plants, and animals they saw </span> 15: <span>to increase the power of the Republican Party</span>
Artifacts and structures are not great in number that's why information about the early Native American culture is limited. There are only few monuments or buildings made, as well as scriptures or written records that might figure out what kind of life they have back then.
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A key distinguishing factor between the two systems was land ownership. European knights gained land from their lords as payment for their military service; they had direct control of the serfs who worked that land. In contrast, Japanese samurai did not own any land.
