February 3, 2010

Bell Ringer
1. The map and images reflect Jefferson's belief that the expedition was a "Corps of Discovery"
because they found species never seen before, encountered different customs, and new lands.
2. The expedition's charge to learn from the Native Americans conflict with the U.S. policy
toward Native Americans in general because the Indians were not even viewed as American
citizens.
Territorial Expansion Review

Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.

Describe the Northwest Ordinance:

The Northwest Ordinance provides government for Western territories based from Jefferson’s ideals, a territory would have a government, secretary, and three judges, when a territory would have 5,000 people, they would have an elected assembly, 60,000 could request statehood equal to the other 13.

Describe Jefferson’s plan to expand the US:

Jefferson wanted to expand to the Pacific Ocean, and they believed the Spanish would be easy to conquer but Napoleon of France took over and threatened to block New Orleans.

Describe the Louisiana Purchase:

Jefferson reasons with Napoleon and completes the Louisiana Purchase including New Orleans.

Describe the Lewis and Clark Expedition:

Describe the Monroe Doctrine: