Louisiana Purchase

Multiple Choice

Who owned Louisiana before 1800?

• Spain

• France

• Great Britain

• The US

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are a reason that France was willing to sell the Louisiana territory?

• They wanted to grant a favor to the United States

• They wanted to build an empire in the Western Hemisphere

• They needed money to fight GB

• They wanted to go after Spain

Multiple Choice

How did the purchase of the Louisiana territory impact the United States

• The purchase of the Louisiana territory impacted the United States by doubling its size and providing new opportunities for expansion.
• The purchase of the Louisiana territory caused conflicts with neighboring countries
• The purchase of the Louisiana territory led to a decrease in the size of the United States
• The purchase of the Louisiana territory had no impact on the United States