Unit 4 Louisiana Purchase

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The land deal made between the United States and France that doubled the size of the Louisiana Territory

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Louisiana Purchase

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The 3rd President of the United States who made the Louisiana Purchase happen

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Jefferson

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The United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from what country?

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France

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US leaders were concerned about French ownership of Louisiana because it could block future US expansion westward and interfere with trade along the Mississippi River.

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it could block future US expansion westward and interfere with trade along the Mississippi River

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Why did the Lewis and Clark Expedition begin in St. Louis?

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It was located along the Missouri River.

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Why was the port of New Orleans so important?

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

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Why did Lewis and Clark bring gifts on their expedition?

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to make friends with Native Americans

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How was the Lewis and Clark expedition successful?

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it provided information about Western lands

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The Port of New Orleans could _________ whoever owned it because they would control trade.

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benefit

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A set of rules that a nation agrees to follow

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constitution