Louisiana Purchase

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What was the Louisiana Purchase?

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The Louisiana Purchase was a land deal in 1803 where the United States bought a large territory from France, doubling the size of the U.S.

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Why was the port of New Orleans important?

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It was the main center for trade along the Mississippi River.

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Who was the president during the Louisiana Purchase?

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Thomas Jefferson.

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What is a treaty?

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A treaty is an agreement between two nations.

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What is a deal?

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A deal is an agreement, similar to a treaty.

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How did Spain affect American trade in New Orleans?

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Spain sometimes closed the port to Americans or made them pay a tax to use it.

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What was the impact of Spain's actions on Americans?

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Americans were angry and worried about not being able to make a living.

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What river was crucial for trade in the early 1800s?

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The Mississippi River.

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What year did the Louisiana Purchase occur?

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1803.

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What country did the U.S. buy the Louisiana territory from?

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France.