The Louisiana Purchase
Explore the history and significance of the Louisiana Purchase with this engaging worksheet for 5th graders.
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The Louisiana Purchase
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.
1. Who was the President of the United States during the Louisiana Purchase?
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
2. From which country did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory?
Great Britain
Spain
France
Germany
3. The Louisiana Purchase nearly the size of the United States.
4. The United States paid for the Louisiana Territory.
5. Name two reasons why the Louisiana Purchase was important for the United States.
6. The Louisiana Purchase included the city of New Orleans.
True
False
7. The Louisiana Purchase only included land west of the Mississippi River.
True
False
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