iCivics: A Growing Nation : Louisiana Purchase Flashcard

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Why were rivers important for shipping cargo in the 1700s and early 1800s?

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They were the fastest way to ship cargo.

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Which river was one of the biggest and longest waterways in the 1700s and early 1800s?

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Mississippi River

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Why did Spain initially not allow Americans to use the Mississippi River?

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They were afraid the U.S. would take their land

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Which country controlled the Mississippi River after Spain?

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France

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Why was having France as a neighbor a disaster for President Thomas Jefferson?

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He was afraid of Napoleon's intentions

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What did Spain do that worsened the crisis between the U.S. and France? Options: Refused to sell Louisiana to the U.S., Declared war on the United States, Closed the New Orleans port to Americans, Took control of the Mississippi River

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Closed the New Orleans port to Americans

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What was President Jefferson's initial plan to resolve the crisis in New Orleans? Options: Ask Spain for permission to use the river, Declare war on France, Take control of New Orleans by force, Send a man to negotiate with Napoleon

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Send a man to negotiate with Napoleon

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How much were Livingston and Monroe authorized to pay for New Orleans?

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$10 million

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Why were Livingston and Monroe shocked when France asked how much the U.S. would pay for all of the Louisiana colony?

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They didn't expect France to sell the entire colony

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How much did the U.S. pay to buy the entire Louisiana colony?

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$15 million