Louisiana Purchase/ War of 1812

Framing Our Lesson

We will, identify the Louisiana Purchase and its impact on the U.S economy and geographic boundary (border). We will also causes of the War of 1812 as well as the effects.



I will follow along during the lecture and fill in my notes. I will answer comprehension questions as the lesson progresses. To show understanding, I will complete a quizzizz.

Open Ended

What are two effects of the Louisiana Purchase?

The Louisiana Purchase

• In 1803, United States acquired a vast territory from France

• Cost 15 million dollars

• Led by President Thomas Jefferson

The Impact of the Louisiana Purchase

• Double the Size: The Louisiana Purchase in 1803 doubled the size of the United States,

• Exploration and Expansion: The purchase opened up vast new lands for exploration and expansion

• Strategic Importance: Control over the Mississippi River and the port of New Orleans provided crucial access to trade and transportation routes.

Hotspot

Which spot on the map identifies the Louisiana Purchase?

Multiple Choice

Which president led the United States in acquiring the Louisiana Purchase?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• James Madison

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an impact of the Louisiana Purchase?

• U.S double in size

• People begin to explore

• U.S loses trade ports

• U.S now has control of the Mississippi River and New Orleans

The War of 1812

Tensions with Britain

• Impressment: British practice of capturing American sailors and forcing them into Military

• Trade Restrictions: British interference with American trade,

• Native American Support: British support of Native American resistance against American expansion

Multiple Choice

Which British practice involved capturing American sailors and forcing them into service?

• Impressment

• Trade Restrictions

• Native American Support

• Embargo Act

Effects: War of 1812

• No clear winner

• U.S is now a world power (strong nation)

• Other countries respect the U.S

Multiple Choice

The United States paid __________ to France to purchase the entire Louisiana Territory.

• $5 Million
• $15 Million
• $50 Million
• $100 Million

Multiple Choice

Which treaty ended the War of 1812?

• Treaty of Ghent
• Treaty of Paris
• Treaty of Versailles
• Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo

Multiple Choice

Who was the President in office that bought the Louisiana Territory?

• George Washington
• John Adams
• Thomas Jefferson
• James Monroe
• Benjamin Franklin

Multiple Select

What made the Louisiana Territory so vital to the United States economy?

CHOOSE TWO ANSWERS

• Port at New Orleans
• Mississippi River
• Florida
• It did not help the economy

Multiple Choice

What is an event in which U.S. sailors were captured and forced to fight for the British Navy?

• Active duty

• Impressments

• Slavery

• Extra help

• Honor

Multiple Choice

The War of 1812 finally established the U.S. reputation as a what?

• Independent

• Open territory

• World power

• French territory

• Pushovers