Exit Ticket Louisiana Purchase

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What was the Louisiana Purchase?

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A land deal in 1803 where the United States bought the Louisiana Territory from France, doubling the size of the U.S.

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Why was access to the port of New Orleans important?

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It provided a key trade route for farmers to transport goods.

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How did the Louisiana Purchase Treaty change the United States?

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It doubled the size of the United States.

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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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What area of land did Thomas Jefferson purchase from France?

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Louisiana Territory.

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Why did the French President want to sell the entire Louisiana Territory?

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To pay for a war in Europe.

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What year was the Louisiana Purchase made?

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1803.

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Which country sold the Louisiana Territory to the United States?

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France.

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What was one effect of the Louisiana Purchase on American expansion?

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It encouraged westward expansion and exploration.

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What river was crucial for trade in the Louisiana Territory?

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The Mississippi River.