Louisiana Purchase Review

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In what year did the Louisiana Purchase take place?

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1803

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With the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, the United States could expand in what direction?

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to the west

Front

The United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from what country?

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France

Front

In 1804, what fraction of the United States total land did the Louisiana Territory make up?

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1/2

Front

What president arranged the Louisiana Purchase?

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Thomas Jefferson

Front

What country had refused to allow the U.S. to use the port at New Orleans?

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Spain

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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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Who lived in the Louisiana Territory?

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Native Americans

Front

How did Sacagawea help Lewis and Clark?

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She helped guide them through the unfamiliar land.

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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.