The Louisiana Purchase
Explore the historical significance and impact of the Louisiana Purchase on the United States.
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The Louisiana Purchase
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1. Which president was responsible for the Louisiana Purchase?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
James Madison
2. From which country did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory?
Great Britain
Spain
France
Netherlands
3. The Louisiana Purchase effectively the size of the United States.
4. The primary reason Napoleon sold the territory was to fund his wars in .
5. The explorers chosen by Jefferson to map the new territory were Meriwether and William .
6. Briefly explain the strategic importance of the port of New Orleans to the United States before the Louisiana Purchase.
7. The Louisiana Purchase was universally supported by all American politicians at the time.
True
False
8. The Louisiana Purchase directly led to the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
True
False
9. Examine the map below showing the Louisiana Purchase territory and answer the question.
Based on the map, list three present-day states that were wholly or partially formed from the Louisiana Purchase territory.
Match the individual or event with their description related to the Louisiana Purchase.
10. Robert Livingston
a. French leader who sold the territory
11. Napoleon Bonaparte
b. U.S. Minister to France who negotiated the purchase
12. Lewis and Clark Expedition
c. Explored the new territory