Jefferson, L.P, Lewis and Clark

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Who won the election of 1800 to become the 3rd president of the United States?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Before the Louisiana Purchase, which geographic feature created the border between the United States and the French controlled Louisiana Territory?

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Mississippi River

Front

The land that made up the Louisiana Purchase included all of the land…..

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West of the Mississippi River and east of the Rocky Mountains

Front

Specifically, what country did the United States buy the Louisiana Territory from?

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France

Front

Why did Napoleon agree to sell the Louisiana Territory to the United States?

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France needed money to fund a war with Great Britain

Front

How much did the United States pay France to purchase the Louisiana Territory?

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15 million

Front

As a result of the Louisiana Purchase, the United States__________in size

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Doubled

Front

Control of the Mississippi River and New Orleans was important for… American trade and travel

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American trade and travel

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Who was commissioned by Thomas Jefferson to explore the newly purchased Louisiana Territory?

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Lewis and Clark

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Who joined the group to provide help with the expedition and serve as an interpreter and guide?

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Sacajewa