A Growing Nation: Unit 3 Topic 1

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What year did the Louisiana Purchase take place?

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1803

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What was the purchase price of the Louisiana Purchase?

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$15 million

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When did the Lewis and Clark Expedition begin?

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May 1804

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Who were the leaders of the Corps of Discovery?

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Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

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What was Sacagawea's role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

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Interpreter and guide

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How did the Louisiana Purchase contribute to the growth of the United States?

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It doubled the size of the United States and provided valuable land for westward expansion.

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In what ways did the Lewis and Clark Expedition contribute to the growth of the United States?

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It explored and mapped the western territories, established American presence, and fostered relationships with Native American tribes.

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What new territories did the United States gain as a result of the Louisiana Purchase?

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Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico, Texas, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and Louisiana

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What impact did the Lewis and Clark Expedition have on the exploration and settlement of the western United States?

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It provided valuable information about the western United States, which encouraged further exploration and settlement.

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What is a boat with a flat bottom and square corners that can be used to carry loads and can also be used as a house?

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flatboat