Ch. 10 Louisiana Purchase

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Which text BEST completes the graphic organizer? Options: Reasons for U.S. Territorial Expansion, Obstacles on the Oregon Trail, Motivations for Westward Expansion, Goals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition

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Goals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition

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Why was the Louisiana Purchase a significant event in U.S. history?

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It doubled the size of the U.S.

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Which statement reflects Thomas Jefferson’s reasoning for his actions? Options: The U.S. must control New Orleans so we can put an end to the French influence in North America. The U.S. must control New Orleans so we can control trade and travel on the Mississippi River. The U.S. must control New Orleans so we can drill for oil off the coast and reduce our dependence on foreign oil. The U.S. must control New Orleans so we can mine the gold and silver discovered by Hernando de Soto.

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The U.S. must control New Orleans so we can control trade and travel on the Mississippi River.

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How did Napoleon Bonaparte respond to the United States’ offer to buy New Orleans?

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He offered to sell the entire Louisiana Territory because France needed money.

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Lewis and Clark started their journey in _______.

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Missouri

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They traveled across _______.

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the Rocky Mountains

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How far west did the Lewis and Clark Expedition travel?

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to the Pacific Ocean