Louisiana Purchase Flashcard

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From what country did the United States make the Louisiana Purchase?

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France

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Who was president when the Louisiana Purchase was made?

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Thomas Jefferson

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In what year did the United States make the Louisiana Purchase?

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1803

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How much did the United States pay for the Louisiana Territory?

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15 million dollars

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How much extra did France ask for to include New Orleans?

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5 million

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The land of the Louisiana Purchase was to the west of what major river?

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Mississippi River

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What country owned the land before France? Options: England, Italy, Germany, Spain

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Spain

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What future U.S. President traveled to Paris, France to make the deal?

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James Monroe

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The purchase contained what now equates to how many states?

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15 states

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What king was the Louisiana Territory named after?

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King Louis XIV