Louisiana Purchase Flashcard

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During which years did Thomas Jefferson serve as president?

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1801 to 1809

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What did President Jefferson consider changing in response to the threat to New Orleans?

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His traditional foreign policy

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Who was the top person negotiating in Paris for the purchase of New Orleans and West Florida?

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James Monroe

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What was Thomas Jefferson's stance on the size and scope of the federal government?

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He wanted to reduce it.

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What was the purchase price of the Louisiana territory?

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$15 million

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In what year did the Louisiana Purchase occur?

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1803

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Why did Thomas Jefferson initially struggle with the decision to purchase the Louisiana Territory?

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He was concerned about the constitutionality of such a purchase.

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Who was the President of the United States during the Louisiana Purchase?

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Thomas Jefferson

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How did the Louisiana Purchase affect the size of the United States?

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It doubled the size of the country

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Who were the leaders of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

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Meriwether Lewis and William Clark