Chapter 6 Jefferson's Presidency

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The United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from what country?

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France

Front

What president arranged the Louisiana Purchase?

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Thomas Jefferson

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

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$15 million

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Napoleon wanted to sell the Louisiana Territory for this reason: He needed the money to pay for his war against Britain.

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He needed the money to pay for his war against Britain.

Front

Who had control of the Lower Mississippi and New Orleans before France had it? Options: Britain, Portugal, Spain, Germany

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Spain

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The Emperor of France that sold the Louisiana Territory to the USA?

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Napoleon Bonaparte

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The two people Jefferson sent to explore the Louisiana Territory after it was purchased?

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Lewis & Clark

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Why did Napoleon Bonaparte want to capture Santo Domingo?

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He wanted to use it as a Naval Base in his plan to take North America.

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What did Napoleon want to do with North America?

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He wanted to build an Empire there.

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Why did Pioneers settle near rivers?

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They wanted to ship their crops to market on the rivers.